Vintage Italian Silver Plated Choir Girl / Boy Child Candle Holder Orig. Patina

Description

In this listing, you are purchasing the following:
One (1) Choirboy/Choirgirl angelic style figurine.  The silver-plated article features a choir child that can hold two candles.  A beautiful Victorian style piece that carries the "Made in Italy" stamping.  The item is clean but has not been stripped of it's original patina.  I leave that to the
discretion of the buyer to remove/alter.  The article is in beautiful condition and carries an old era look that is not just for the holidays.
An amazing piece to add to your collection, feature on a mantel to on a book shelf.
Articles have always been kept in a smoke (of any kind) free environment.
Condition
:
Items are clean and in well cared for condition.  We are the original owners of this article.  I am not an expert and do not provide "guess-timations" to grading, as this is an area left to inspectors that evaluate such items.  This is why the article is pictured extensively and sold as-is.  Items were stored inside our home and in a plastic box.  Always within a temperature controlled environment and away from light (closet).
Please review pictures and description in it's entirety, as they serve to inform the buyer as to the condition of the products they are purchasing. I recommend viewing the article on different screens to get an idea of color, hue, tone, ect., as devices tend to have different color settings.  The item(s) listed, is the item(s) you will be receiving.  Your bid confirms that you have reviewed all images in detail and are satisfied with the item you are purchasing.
Mailing Details
:
This item is being shipped via USPS mail (
tracking with
NO insurance coverage
).  If the buyer wishes insurance coverage, an additional charge will be added to reflect coverage for the final purchased price (.15 for up to 0.00 of insurance).  Please reach out if you desire such, so I can send an invoice reflecting coverage.  I always mail items out the next available pick up date (when possible) to expedite delivery. I
highly recommend
the addition of coverage on items, as they can NOT be replaced and/or refunded.  We are not liable for articles once they enter the USPS system, as we have zero control in how objects will be handled, transported and so forth.
Terms and Conditions:
All items are sold as-is, with no returns accepted due to their collectible nature and/or condition.  Buyer is to please kindly pay for product(s) they purchase in a timely manner, within 48 hours.  I, as a Seller, will provide shipping information to the buyer and a tracking number, so they can monitor their parcel.  It is the responsibility of the buyer if they have parcels stolen (a history of and/or possibility) to contact the carrier to put a hold on the package if they will not be available (i.e. home) at time of delivery.  Insurance is an option I can add to every purchase, so this is a cost that is to be added to the purchase price along with shipping costs.  This means that if you desire insurance, please wait until I send you an invoice that reflects the cost of the coverage.  Please do not assume your parcel has insurance until you receive an invoice from us because coverage needed can only be determined until AFTER the auction ends.  I ship via USPS.  If payment is not submitted within the allotted time period, eBay will automatically file an "unpaid item claim".  In return, we will consider the article(s) forfeited and we will relist the item(s).  We will also be forced to unfortunately block bidders that do not abide by the listing's rules and abuse the terms.
Me
mbers with a zero or low rating
, bidding on auctions and then defaulting
: We will be reaching out before the auction ends.  I will be forced to cancel bids of members that do not reply in a timely manner (or at all) and/or confirm to follow through with their obligation to pay when the auction ends.  Such members will be blocked and reported to eBay.  We will submit for an investigation when potential and/or suspicious fraudulent accounts need a review (IP usage that mirrors other accounts).  If the account is being used as a secondary account to "snipe" an auction (i.e. other Seller selling the same item is trying to manipulate auctions of like kind and/or a history of bidding on items related to one Seller ID most times).  Or members who want to use an account to place bids they will intentionally default on because they want to secure the item, so no else gets it, but have not made up their mind if they really want it ("flakes").  The transaction process on eBay is a simple one, and we plan to keep it as such and fair for everyone.  I do not cancel bids and/or retract bids unless I suspect fraud and will do my best to keep the eBay community a pleasant experience for everyone, by removing "members" that are a potential fraud risk and/or have a history of not following the standards set forth.  You are responsible for your own account and treat it accordingly.