LOVELY Christofle Figural Asparagus Tongs Set 6 pcs.

LOVELY Christofle Figural Asparagus Tongs Set 6 pcs.

Start price	350.0 USD
Current price	395.0 USD
Start time	06/21/2008
End time	07/01/2008
Bid count	4
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Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  This is a beautiful asparagus tongs set made in France circa 1890 by the well-known Christofle Company. Each of the 6 eaters is designed in the form of an asparagus highly detailed and bears three rings to place the fingers in order to facilitate its use. They are fully hallmarked 'Christofle' and 'C scale C'. The original silver plating is in excellent condition to their age as well as the high quality metalwork. The hinges are in very good working order. They measure almost 4 3/4" long by 2" across to the widest point. We provide several pictures, please supersize them to appreciate wonderful details. They are illustrated in their Catalogue on page 42 with the number 6640 as 'Pince a asperges individuelle', see last picture. Divine! The item is exactly as pictured, we do not digitally modify pictures using any kind of software program, so please take your time to supersize them and check every detail. If you have any questions contact us via E-mail, they will be promptly answered. We provide several pictures, we will provide more upon require. Item sold 'AS IS' by description and photos. Remember that you are bidding on an antique piece and we do our best to describe it as accurately as possible and always point out obvious damages or imperfections to the best of our ability, however given the age may always be slight imperfections that we consider as acceptable. This GEM would be a must to your collection. Shipping by private courier to anywhere in the USA is US$32, to most countries of Europe is US$34, to most cities of Australia US$38; with wonderful packaging at special rate (please consult other fares). We try our best to keep the shipping costs as low as possible. Insurance optional available up to US$1,000. Please note that the item is shipped from outside USA. If you plan to purchase more than 1 item please consult about combining shipping. Contact should be made within 3 days after the auction close. We reserve the right to re-list the item if the payment is not received within 7 days of the end of the auction. PayPal preferred; we accept Cashiers Checks, BANK issued Money Orders and USPS Money Orders ONLY if sent by Registered Air Mail (security purposes). Sorry, Personal Checks NOT ACCEPTED. We ship pieces only once we receive the payment. Please read the description carefully, shipping conditions varies depending on the item. We want you to be happy with your purchase. If there is ever a problem, we will work hard to make sure you are satisfied. If a return is needed will be accepted within 3 days, please take into account that shipping costs, payment fees paid by us are non-refundable. You will be responsible for shipping costs back to us. All refunds apply to items returned in the condition sent. Refund will be given as Merchandise Credit. Buyer pays shipping and importation taxes or any other kind of duties if applicable in the destination country. We are not responsible for mail service delays or uninsured items, private courier with full insurance available. We are WMF specialists since 1985. We only sell original pieces. Please, SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. In fairness to all we do not disclose reserves during the auction and our auctions are final, we do not end auction early, so please DO NOT INSIST. Please check out our other interesting items currently listed. Thank you and Good Luck Bidding!!! 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