19thC STAFFORDSHiRE FiGURiNES MAN WOMAN GATHERiNG FRUiT

We are currently in the process of liquidating a nice local multi - generational estate . An extremely large old family home - 3 complete floors , PACKED day one attic, crammed basement PLUS 3 car garage FULL to the rafters and not to belabor the point but I'd have to say this is one of THE most interesting and eclectically diverse homes we've cleaned out in years ( I don't impress easily anymore : ) We'll be running only the best of what we find as time allows - much of it in lots - so have fun looking and be sure to check back...... we have a lovely MATCHED pair of antique circa mid 1800's Staffordshire figurines - Guaranteed to be old, authentic and original . Featured are a man and women in period costume gathering fruit - his in a basket...hers in an apron....with vivid hand painted details, her neckline is also trimmed in gold gilt ( please forgive the white spots / reflection in our photography : ) . In excellent well preserved condition they measure approx. 5" high by 2" wide and both are free from chips, cracks, crazing, repairs or restorations . Delightful examples for any Staffordshire collection offered with a MODEST starting bid and NO RESERVE....we always LiST To SELL !!! OUR MISSION STATEMENT : Most treasures are from our PC ( personal collection ). Some items will be expensive , some items will not . All will have merit . Having decided to move to greener pastures and higher ground , everything must go . We will be offering a vast array of eclectic antiques and collectibles from estates , houses , farms , barns , apts. , old store closings and God knows w .....it's been so long since we've seen some items we can't even remember ! We will not run anything if it needs our apologies.....those items will end up at our local Saturday night auction w ( by the look of E-bay these day's ) , someone else will buy them and probably run them on e-bay :o ) Having been in the estate liquidation business full time for 28 years , we have always had our first pick , so t will be some surprises......Stay tuned and check back often . Please , on a personal note , don't give my wife a hard time ( as she has a heart of gold ) and IS NOT an E-bay slave . You'll find I'm tough , cantankerous , straight forward , occasionally funny , politically correct only by accident and always fair . My wife is laughing at me cuz she say's I may not be able to spell cantankerous but I sure can act it ! : ) Try to remember at the end of the day it's all JUST STUFF and IT IS WHAT IT IS . May the God of your choice bless you and thanks kindly for looking ! BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING : NON-SERIOUS BID RETRACTIONS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED . Winning bid pays shipping. T is a $2.00 handling and packing materials charge included on each order (we use professional, clean packing materials). Unless specified shipping calculations are NOT available until after auctions ends. We do not usually pre-pack in case of multiple purchases, international shipping variances and questions ( we need access to the items for our inspection ). We ship USPS with Delivery Confirmation whenever possible with rates provided by . ( WE DO NOT SET THE RATES ) Shipping for MOST parcels run between $3.47 - $8.10 depending on weight, destination mileage and selling price for insurance. These rates can be MORE for large, heavy or fragile items in which case we will ship UPS Ground with a signature required w it is more economical or appropriate. We are happy to combine shipping for items won during the same calender week when logistically possible ( some items cannot safely be shipped together ) . International rates vary widely. Insurance is required for purchases over $200. Once we receive your zip code, we will invoice your total including shipping / handling / insurance charges. We do not require insurance on purchases for less than $200 however we strongly recommend it ( as we will not be responsible for any uninsured parcel once it leaves our hands ). We accept money orders ( postal preferre... read more