This auction is for a French Art Deco era bakelite thermometer holder in a shape of die. The color is jet black with recessed painted white dots. It reads temperatures in Celsius or centigrade. Marked Thermometre Centigrade. This item was made in France. The holder is 1 3/4" square and 1 5/8" tall. In excellent condition, no chips or cracks. Crystal is in great condition. Reads temperature fine. Die weighs 64 gr. Guaranteed bakelite and tested! Please check my other auctions ...and store items for more Art Deco items, jewellery and bakelite. Please ask any questions prior to bidding/buying.SHIPPING OPTIONS:All items are shipped through Canadapost. See shipping fees listed below:US: $7.95 for economy airmail - no tracking - or $16 for airmail with tracking.Canada: shipping charges are determined by postal code. Please inquire for shipping charges to your location if you wish to know before bidding.World: $10 for airmail - no tracking - to most European destinations, $11 for all other destinations including Russia, no tracking (delivery time varies depending on country of destination). I do combine items for shipping however shipping fees are determined according to weight, size and destination. NOTE: all orders (combined or not) over $250 must include tracking. Shipping charges are higher as a result. Please wait for invoice before paying.Shipping fees increase according to weight. Please see chart below: Destination Weight > 250 gr Weight > 500 gr Weight > 1 Kilo Weight < 1 kilo US $7.95 $16 w/tracking $10 $16 w/tracking $16 $19 w/tracking Inquire Europe $10 No tracking $19 No tracking $33 No tracking Inquire Australia & NZ $11 No tracking $20 No tracking $35 No tracking Inquire Central & South America $11 No tracking $20 No tracking $20 No tracking Inquire Asia $11 No tracking $20 No tracking $33 No tracking Inquire Please inquire if you would like to confirm shipping fees when combining. PAYMENT OPTIONS: From the US: PAYPAL.For CANADIAN buyers: PAYPAL. I will email the high bidder at the end of auction. Please wait for invoice before paying. Local pick-up can be arranged. INTERNATIONAL bidders out of North America: Paypal only.Payment is expected within 7 days of end of auction. No best offers on auction items. Auctions will run their course. No returns will be accepted unless I have misrepresented the item. In the event of an issue with the item, please contact me. Thank you!