LOVELY 19th CENTURY GERMAN HM SILVER MINIATURE EWER
THIS IS A RARE AND QUITE LOVELY MID TO LATE 19th CENTURY HM SILVER MINIATURE EWER OF, I WOULD GUESS, GERMAN IN ORIGIN FROM THE CITY OF HANAU WITH A FRENCH IMPORT MARK. THE MAIN SET OF MARKS (BUT NOT THE FRENCH IMPORT MARK WHICH IS LEGITIMATE) ON THE PIECE ARE SPURIOUS, WHICH IS TO SAY FAKE (IN THIS CASE I THINK THEY ARE 18th CENTURY DUTCH OR GERMAN MARKS, AND NO IDEA OF THE MAKER OF THIS ONE). THIS SILVER, ESPECIALLY THE MINIATURES, WERE A SHORT LIVED FASHION, ESPECIALLY IN THIS COUNTRY, IN THE LAST TWO DECADES OF THE 19th TO THE BEGINNING OF THE 20th. THIS FASHION CAME ABOUT AFTER THE GREAT SUCCESS OF THESE WARES, ESPECIALLY THE MINIATURES, AT A LATE 1880's TRADE FAIR WITH BERTHOLD MULLER BEING AT THE FOREFRONT, IN THIS COUNTRY, OF IMPORTING THESE WARES (AS HE STAMPS HIS WARES ['BM'] AND IS OFTEN THOUGHT TO BE A MAKER WHEN IN FACT HE WAS JUST AN IMPORTER). CUNNINGLY ALL PIECES ARE OF STERLING GRADE SILVER AND THEREFORE CAN BE LEGITIMATELY STAMPED FOR IMPORT INTO ALL COUNTRYS, AS IS THIS PIECE WAS INTO FRANCE. I'VE BEEN TOLD OF A BOOK WHICH GIVES A HISTORY OF THIS TRADE AND INTERESTINGLY HAS A LIST OF MAKERS MATCHED TO THEIR SPURIOUS MARKS, I'VE NEVER SEEN IT BUT I THINK IT WOULD MAKE FACINATING READING. APOLOGIES FOR ANY ERRORS IN THE ABOVE INFORMATION BUT ITS BEEN A VERY LONG TIME SINCE I HAD TO DREDGE IT UP FROM THE BACK OF MY MIND, BUT AS I BOUGHT A SMALL COLLECTION OF THESE THE ABOVE IS THE BEST I CAN DO FOR THE MOMENT - I WILL PUT OUT MORE MINIATURES OVER THE COMING WEEKS. IN GOOD GUAGE SILVER IT IS DEPICTED AS A FINELY MADE MINIATURE JUG DONE IN THE DUTCH/GERMAN STYLE WITH SUPERB AND FINELY PORTRAYED REPOUSE WORK TO THE BODY OF A PAIR OF PUTTI IN A WINE HARVEST SCENE. IT HAS A LOVELY STYLISED FOLIATE HANDLE AND A LARGE POURING SPOUT. IT IS MARKED CRISP AND CLEAR TO THE BASE WITH THE SPURIOUS MARKS AND TO THE JUST UNDER THE RIM FOR THE IMPORT MARK - SEE DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS, IF I CAN GET A DECENT IMAGE.
IT MEASURES 2 1/4" (5.75cm) H x 1 3/4" (4.5cm) W (LIP TO HANDLE) APPROX; AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO DEFECT AT ALL TO REPORT APART.
THIS IS A LOVELY LITTLE PERIOD MINIATURE WHICH IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND WITH A LOW START PRICE SHOULD GET CONSIDERABLE INTEREST FROM ALL COLLECTORS.
** THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS SALE
*** INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING PRICES QUOTED
**** SEE BELOW FOR LARGE & DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER ENQUIRES OR NEED MORE IMAGES PLEASE EMAIL ME AT : rt_int@hotmail.com
Also remember that my photographs are of a high enough resolution that you can use : Ctrl + or – keys to enlarge or minimise images (handy to see detail).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PLEASE READ THIS AS IT'S DESIGNED TO MAKE TRANSACTIONS WITH MY CUSTOMERS AS SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT AS POSSIBLE.
SHIPPING
P&P COSTS WILL BE CONFIRMED VIA INVOICE ON PURCHASE AND WILL DEPEND ON POSTAGE REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATION.
*** PLEASE NOTE :
THAT I ALWAYS SEND AN INVOICE AT THE END OF AN AUCTION SO WILL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE WAIT FOR THIS INVOICE BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT.
INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING PRICE QUOTED.
ALL ITEMS OVER THE VALUE OF £30.00 WILL BE FORWARDED EITHER :
SPECIAL DELIVERY, RECORDED SIGNED FOR / STANDARD PARCEL, OR COURIER DELIVERED (ALL INSURED) IN THE UK. INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR, AIRSURE, OR COURIER DELIVERED OVERSEAS WITH INCLUDED INSURANCE.
IF IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OR DAMAGE A PROOF OF POSTAGE RECEIPT CAN BE FORWARDED IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST ROYAL MAIL OR OTHER CARRIER.
IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL SHIPPING NEEDS I AM HAPPY TO COMPLY, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE AT THE BUYERS EXPENSE, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN A CONSIGNMENT EXCEEDS 2Kg SHIPPING COSTS INCREASE DRAMATICALLY.
POSTAGE INDICATED IS FOR U.K. DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. OVERSEAS SHIPPING CHARGES CAN BE VIEWED ON MOST ARTICLES WHEN THE RELEVENT COUNTRY IS CLICKED INTO THE EBAY POSTAL DROP-DOWN SEARCH FACILITY (I SHIP WORLD WIDE WITH MOST ITEMS SO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PRICES ARE SUPPLIED). OTHERWISE IT WILL BE FORWARDED WITH YOUR INVOICE (UPON WINNING AN ITEM).
WITH THE NEW MANDATORY DISPATCH TIMES REQUIRED BY EBAY I HAVE OPTED FOR A FOUR DAY MINIMUM, BUT IN REALITY I USUALLY SHIP WITHIN TWO WORKING DAYS AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT. I HAVE SELECTED THE FOUR DAY OPTION TO COVER MYSELF IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR ANY OF THE BELOW.
I GENERALLY POST MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS, HOWEVER PLEASE BE PATIENT IF :
* MONDAYS FALL ON A BANK HOLIDAY.
* YOU HAVE PAID BY CHEQUE AND THE CLEARING DATE IS OUT OF SYNC WITH SHIPPING DAYS (POSTAGE WILL BE DONE A.S.A.P. ON ONE OF THE ABOVE SHIPPING DAYS AFTER CLEARANCE).
* THERE IS A MAIL STRIKE.
* OR YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT IS WHAT THEY CONSIDER AN E-CHEQUE - PLEASE CHECK YOUR PAYMENT METHOD.
THE SHIPPING COST INCLUDES A SMALL PACKAGING AND HANDLING CHARGE AND THEREFORE DOES NOT REFLECT POSTAGE ALONE, IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THIS PLEASE DON'T BID.
RETURNS
PLEASE NOTE MOST ITEMS I PUT UP FOR SALE ARE ANTIQUE AND THEREFORE HAVE BEEN PRE OWNED.
AS THE ITEMS I SELL ARE UNIQUE, ANTIQUE, AND OVER 100 YEARS OLD (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) THEY FALL OUTSIDE THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS. RETURNS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THE DESCRIPTION IS GROSSLY INCORRECT - THESE ARE NOT MASS PRODUCED CONSUMABLES WHICH CAN BE REPLACED IF FAULTY OR YOU JUST DON’T LIKE IT. IF YOU HAVE ANY RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR CLARIFICATION. IF YOU STILL FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE OR DON’T AGREE WITH THE ABOVE PLEASE DON’T BID.
DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE MADE AS ACCURATELY AND HONESTLY AS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER AS PEOPLE'S PERCEPTION OF CONDITION VARIES, I WILL DO MY BEST TO DESCRIBE AN OBJECT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, AND WILL SUPPLY EXTENSIVE GOOD QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS, WHICH WILL INCLUDE ANY IMPERFECTION I HAVE MENTIONED, SO AS TO MAKE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT.
MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF MY DESCRIPTION OF AN OBJECT IS GROSSLY INCORRECT.
THIS MUST DONE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE END OF SALE AND RETURNED IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AND IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
COST OF DELIVERY IS A SERVICE AND THEREFORE NONREFUNDABLE.
RETURN SHIPPING WILL BE AT THE BUYER'S EXPENSE.
IN THE EVENT A REFUND HAS BEEN AGREED AND PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE VIA PAYPAL THE NET SUM I RECEIVED (PRICE MINUS PAYPAL'S COMMISSION) WILL BE FORWARDED.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A PART REFUND BE ISSUED.
ON CERTAIN OBJECTS A PLASTIC SEAL WILL BE PLACED AND BREAKING THE SEAL CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE OBJECT, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A REFUND BE MADE IF THE SEAL IS BROKEN.
ALMOST EVERY THING I SELL IS IN THE CONDITION I HAVE BOUGHT IT, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, (I HAVE LEARNT TO MY COST IN THE PAST NOT TO TAMPER WITH AN ITEM), AND THEREFORE I HAVE NEITHER HAD ITEMS REPAIRED NOR RESTORED. I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO REPORT ON AN ITEM WHICH HAS HAD EITHER; HOWEVER I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF AN ITEM HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH AND I CANNOT DETECT IT.
OVERSEAS BUYERS
AS DIFFERENT COUNTRIES HAVE DIFFERENT IMPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS IT IS INCUMBENT UPON THE BUYER TO KNOW WHAT THESE ARE IN RELATION TO WHAT THEY ARE BIDDING ON. ALL ITEMS I SELL ARE ANTIQUE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED AND THEREFORE WELL WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS COUNTRY, BUT MAYBE A GREY AREA ELSEWHERE, SO PLEASE TAKE NOTE NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TAKEN IF A PROBLEM WITH CUSTOMS OCCURS.
RESERVES
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A RESERVE PRICE, WHEN APPLIED, BE REVEALED AS IT IS UNFAIR TO OTHER BIDDERS, SO PLEASE DON'T BOTHER CONTACTING ME TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS AS YOU MAY BE OFFENDED BY NO REPLY.
AUCTION FORMAT
ITEMS LISTED IN AN AUCTION FORMAT ARE JUST THAT AND NOT SUBJECT TO 'BUY-IT-NOW' ENQUIRERIES, HOWEVER I AM WILLING TO LISTEN TO ANY OFFER WHICH IS SUBSTANCIALLY OVER THE START PRICE. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ASKING FOR A B.I.N. ON AN AUCTION ITEM AS YOU MAY BE OFFENDED BY NO REPLY.
PAYMENT
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE END OF THE SALE FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MEAN A REPORT TO EBAY.
IN THE UK I WOULD PREFER PAYMENT BY CHEQUE (TO KEEP COSTS DOWN). IF PAYMENT IS MADE BY CHEQUE THE INSURANCE COST WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SHIPPING COST AS A ‘THANK YOU’. THEREFORE COULD YOU PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTENTION TO PAY BY CHEQUE BEFORE AN INVOICE IS SENT (EBAY HAS A FACILITY TO DO THIS).
HOWEVER I CAN STILL ALSO ACCEPT PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL OR UK POSTAL ORDERS - I CAN ACCEPT OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME TO FIND OUT WHICH. I WILL DISPATCH GOODS ON CLEARANCE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE (ON THE FIRST OF THE ABOVE SPECIFIED DAYS).
OVERSEAS BUYER'S PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL ONLY (OR OTHER TO BE AGREED).
I DO NOT ACCEPT - NON U.K. CHEQUES, NON U.K. MONEY ORDERS (OTHER THAN THAT LISTED ABOVE), SO PLEASE DON'T ASK.
PACKING
ALL PARCELS ARE WELL PACKED AND PROTECTED WITH STRONG BOXES, BUBBLE WRAP, PACKAGING PEANUTS, AND POLYSTYRENE SHEETING WHERE NECESSARY, HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE EXTRA REQUIREMENTS I WOULD BE HAPPY TO OBLIGE (CHARGES WILL BE MADE ACCORDINGLY). I PACK TO THE VERY BEST OF MY ABILITY, BUT AM CONSTRAINED BY THE 2Kg SMALL PACKAGE LIMIT SO PLEASE BEAR THIS IN MIND WHEN ASKING FOR EXTRA PACKING – SHIPPING IS NOT CHEAP OVER THIS LIMIT.
MISCELLANY
ANY BUYER WITH LESS THAT 10 FEEDBACKS PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE PLACING A BID.
A POSITIVE FEEDBACK WILL BE LEFT ON RECEIPT OF THE SAME, AND IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR TRANSACTION PLEASE MENTION ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WHICH ARE NOW THE eBAY FEEDBACK CRITERIA -
* ITEM AS DESCRIBED.
* COMMUNICATION.
* DISPATCH TIME.
* POSTAGE & PACKAGING.
ONLY BID IF YOU ACCEPT THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. SO PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY AS THEY ARE BINDING.
DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS I WILL BE HAPPY TO FORWARD THEM, HOWEVER I REQUIRE 24 HOURS NOTICE (BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE) TO DO THIS - IN OTHER WORDS PLEASE DON'T CONTACT ME ON THE LAST FULL DAY OF THE SALE AS I WILL BE UNABLE TO FORWARD THEM AT THIS LATE DATE.
**GOOD LUCK**
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