Vintage Large Bronze Dragon Ship Festival Plate Charger Wall Hanging Turtle Boat
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:25205658 | Handmade: Yes |
| Provenance: Ownership History Not Available | Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown |
Cast bronze charger depicting a large turtle backed Dragon ship participating in the Chinese Dragon Ship Festival. The ship displays the traditional 10 rowers per side. No maker's or any other identifying mark that I can find. Measures 13" W & 3/4" deep. Weighs just under 3 lbs. The base has what looks like a heat ring which is drilled in two places on top to allow a hanger to be passed through. Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or cuts.... Unmarked. Holes for hanging atop heat ring. Slight bend BR rim ~ 5 O'Clock position. Can be repaired, selling AS IS. Please see photos and message me with any questions. Thanks for visiting my auctions.
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Description:
I buy and sell lots of stuff, and have 40+ years of experience, but I don't know everything. I do my best to accurately identify the items that I put up for auction. I may not get it exactly right every time, so I appreciate any information you might wish to provide.
Condition:
All of my items (unless otherwise noted) are acquired from yard sales, flea markets, thrift shops and the like. In other words, they are used. I inspect all items and describe them to the best of my ability, though there could be some tiny flaws that I may have missed or condition issues that I deem insignificant. I take a lot of pictures, so please view them closely as they complete and are an integral part of the description of the item you are bidding on.
Cleaning:
I perform a precursory cleaning as part of my inspection, but any detailed cleaning will be the responsibility of you, the new owner, and based on your preference to detail.
Packaging:
I always pack very carefully, sometimes double boxing if I think it is appropriate. Paper or items that could be damaged from exposure to moisture are usually sealed for protection. I do recycle, so you could be getting packaging materials that have been previously used, but it is clean. I do have pets, though I do my best to avoid shipping kitty fur and doggy hair.
Shipping and Handling Charges:
Shipping charges are always as per eBay's shipping calculator. I will often upgrade the method that you paid for if my discount allows. Handling is almost never charged unless there is some extenuating circumstance, and that will be noted in the listing.
Shipping time:
I ship Priority whenever I can, no matter what you paid for, and package within 1 business day of your payment. Due to the pandemic, I no longer make trips to the Post Office. Instead, I schedule next day pickup at my home. This has worked out well generally speaking. As of late, however, due to the strain on the Post Office, shipping is all over the place. I've had items take over 2 weeks that I paid to ship Priority, and I've had 1st Class mail get clear across the country in 24 hours (not even sure how that's possible). So, please be patient and check the tracking. I always provide tracking.
Insurance:
I insure 99+% of the time. Sometimes insurance is covered with Priority shipping. If that doesn't cover the value of your item, I will pay for the appropriate amount of insurance to make sure it is. I never charge you extra for insurance. If items are damaged in shipping, please take a photo of the item and all the packaging as you received it. This is required for insurance coverage.
Feedback:
I feel that feedback is important. I always leave feedback immediately upon shipping, and also when I receive something that I buy (I'm also a buyer). I greatly appreciate your feedback as well. Though I do not generally accept returns, please contact me if something is really off from what you expected based on my description, and I will make it good.
