1851 London Crystal Palace ExhibitionSouvenir Tole Tray Start Price USD 45.00 Current Price USD 45.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location Salisbury, North Carolina See more about '1851 London Crystal Palace ExhibitionSouvenir Tole Tray' Description dickens1 Store         1851 London Crystal Palace ExhibitionSouvenir Tole Tray         Seldom seen tole painted image of London's famed architectural wonder,the Crystal Palace,opened to house the Great Exhibition in 1851.Though not a replica image of the hall,the painting certainly was meant to evoke it's distinctive lines -- no other building of the various world expositions of the 19th century was like it in appearance.There are no text markings to distinguish it.The tray appears to be formed tin,painted first uniformly black,then an added stencil floral motif to frame the building image.It shows well for the vintage overall with some roughness or denting to the edge,a few lightly raised surface areas in the image area,but this is a very seldom seen visual souvenir-- measures appr.8" across,appr.3/8" high. The scan is generally accurate as to condition but may vary in color or tone depending on your monitor settings. If you have questions ---please email prior to auction close regarding condition or other pertinent questions. We'd rather answer them before than after as it saves possible confusion later on. We will do our best to answer your questions. If we do not hear from you before the auction close and you win this item,we must assume you have understood the condition of the item as stated.Shipping? Due to new USPS postal increases and our secure method of shipping for protection,buyer pays $6.75 for well protected shipping anywhere in the U.S.,please email for international destinations .Add $1.70 (new USPS insurance rate) for insurance to $50 if desired. Due to recent history via US Postal Service,we strongly recommend that any item over $20 be insured.Credit card processing and instant purchase available through Paypal-see link below.Thanks for looking--! George               Place a Bid!