ENGLISH STERLING EPERGNE ART NOUVEAU NAUTICAL MOTIF Start Price USD 19,999.00 Current Price USD 19,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location NJ See more about 'ENGLISH STERLING EPERGNE ART NOUVEAU NAUTICAL MOTIF' Description NO PAY PAL FOR THIS ITEM. PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING AND WE CAN DISCUSS FORM OF PAYMENT.  AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED   INSURED UPS SHIPPING - $150 IN US ORIGINAL ENGLISH STERLING ART NOUVEAU Magnificent quality, very large sterling silver center piece - epergne , English, London, circa 1903. Art Nouveau style - nautical motif - mermade, boat, shells... - pictures will tell you more, SUPERB QUALITY ! The piece of all hand made and chased with nautical decoration. Beautifull hammered marks on the silver bowls. Maker mark for Mappin & Webb, marked on the base with the set of English hallmarks and maker mark. Epergne is about 31 1/2 in.- 80 cm. tall with the glass vase and about 22 3/4 in - 57 8/10 cm. tall with out the glass, about 21 in. - 53 3/10 cm. wide with the arms. EXCELLENT MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION, ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS. Minimum signs of normal wear, some light normal INSIGNIFICANT scratches - I only have to mention it because this is an eBay sale. Weight of silver is 172+ troy oz. - about 5300+ grams - extremely heavy ! Epergne is not weighted with any other materials - this is a 172+ oz. of solid sterling I CAN'T GUARANTEE THE GLASS VASE IS ORIGINAL, BUT THE GLASS IS OLD, FITS 100% PERFECT IN TO THE HOLDER AND LOOKS FANTASTIC. GLASS VASE IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. THIS WONDERFUL PIECE IS SOLID STERLING SILVER - 925 ENGLISH STERLING STANDARD - 925/1000 - NOT SILVERPLATED One more time - this is excellent crisp original condition, superior quality example of antique English silver, the pictures will tell you more, but they don't do justice, this wonderful piece is a lot nicer in person then it appears in the pictures, absolutely beautiful details - superior quality. This is a chance to get an investment quality large piece of antique English sterling silver at the price below wholesale. If you were to see a sterling center piece comparable to this one at a fancy antique retail shop, you would have to pay at least $40,000 - $50,000. Epergne just came from a local estate and needs some cleaning and polishing. All dark spots you are seeing in the pictures is just a tarnishing and reflection. NEEDS POLISHING. All items are guaranteed as described. Checks must clear before shipping. NJ residents - 7% sales tax. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via US Global Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in US via UPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: NO PAY PAL from INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS. Only form of payment for outside of US sales is bank wire transfer, or contact us. Payment method for US sales is: Pay Pal, Bank Wire Transfer ( Bank to Bank ), money order, check, credit card. Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us. Place a Bid!