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Vintage Pin 970 Fine Silver Butterfly or Dragonfly Inlay Moveable Wings trembler
$ 2.63
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Description
Up for auction is an insect pin, handmade of fine silver hallmarked: 970 with moveable inlaid wings in lapis, malachite and a tan quartz. It measures roughly 2" wide across the wing span by 1 5/8" along the segmented abdomen and weighs 5.47g on a digital scale prior to packing. It was sourced second hand from a vintage wares market in the East Bay, beyond this I have no specific history on it.Please review images for your take on age, design and condition. Handmade hinged-wing trembler pin...dragonfly form, can't say I've come across one before. It has no mark indiciating country of origin but I'd guess it to be of Mexican crafting and probably 60 years old or better, somewhere around 1960-ish. Please note (and best seen in final image) a fracture in the webbed portion of the upper most wing (closest to thorax represented by a shot of silver)...a hairline across the webbed area of stone (it remains securely in the channel and the while not readily seen it is there and important to mention). Sweet pin are offered in a No Reserve auction format with low opening bid; and 'Best Offers' are considered prior to any bidding activity in the auction. Any interest in adding to your wearable collection of winged creatures?
U.S. Buyers your well wrapped package is trackable and posted USPS Insured for .65.
International Buyers your well wrapped package will ship USPS (probably) Flat Rate Priority. Those services start at .30 and depending on your location could cost more. Prior to placing your bid(s) please message me for exact shipping costs to your location, if curious, and/or to discuss optional shipping methods and related cost solutions. Thank you.
This is an absolute auction which means this sale is final. This auction is for the above described 970 silver piece sold as is and as found to High Bidder who wins auction and becomes responsible for cost of item plus shipping, the total sum of which is due within five (5) days of end of auction hour. CA residents must add 10.25% sales tax to their purchase unless they hold a valid California Resale permit. If you have a number for exemption please include it in the 'message' area when sending your payment so it is on file. Please have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction prior to placing your bids. I am always happy to answer them, send additional photos and combine shipments for no additional shipping costs whenever possible and safe to do so should any of my other items be of interest, just ask.