This auction is for an Antique Victorian Emroidered Crewel Work Ladies Cuffs or Sleeves. They have been hand stitched with the exception of the machine stitiching that has been attached to the fine silk pleated trim. Crewel work has been hand stitched on to what appears to be cashmere. There are minor moth holes and the silk is in excellent condition. The workmanship is highly detailed and the colors are tan, ecru/ivory and black. The backs are silk lined and the crewel work has been hand sewn on homespun or some type of linen. Cuffs are very large and measure about 11 inches wide by 6 inches high. They are very beautiful and will enhance an outfit or a collection There is a lot of glare in the photos due to the reflections and photos do not give a real true color.
We have been long time collectors and have purchased our items from yard sales, flea markets, auctions, estate sales, antique malls and stores. Also, we go trash pimping (dumpster diving). Family, friends and strangers have given us stuff to avoid from placing their items out on the trash. The reason that we have included this information within our auctions, is that the items that we are selling may have slight odors, not being offensive, but a young person told us that "Antiques smell like Old People", well we are happy and old and No we don't smell, but some of these old things may have a slight smell with wear, tear and usage. They are not MINT nor PERFECT, which we do not like to use these terms. We are not experts but know how to look things up in a book, internet, etc. Well, we hope that you will understand. We will try to describe our items to the best of our ability. All items will be SOLD "As Is".
So please ask a lot of questions before bidding. We may not always be able to answer your questions immediately but we will try to answer them in a timely manner, due to other activities that we may be involved in.
Shipping will be sent US Priority with confirmed delivery or by regular Parcel Post. We will use other services, such as, UPS, when needed. Payment to be received within 7 days at the close of auction. This is a Paypal Only auction. USA ONLY. NO OVERSEAS shipping. We will include insurance on what we consider as to being valuable or at your request and will not be responsible for items that are not insured.
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We do not allow any local pick-ups and we do not make any second chance offers. If our item does not sell, then we will either relist it or sell it at a later time.
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