ORIENTAL MAN (NODDER) w/INSTRUMENT-ARDALT LENWILE-OLD

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WOW! Take a look at this most unusual piece! Up for auction is a NODDING (MOVING) ORIENTAL MAN FIGURINE -- his head and his hands move and keep moving for a while when touched! It is AWESOME! We don't know much about the history of this piece at all. We believe it to be old -- from somew between 1940s-1960s -- but cannot confirm that. We did take pictures of the markings on the inside. One is marked "Ardalt Japan Lenwile China" and "Hand Painted". Below the logo is the number 6635 A. On the bottom of one of the hand pieces is a paper label which reads "Registration Applied" with some numbers that are very hard to read. (If anyone knows anything about this figurine or the company who made it, or how old it is, please email so we can add it to the description -- thanks!) It is made from a type of ceramic or porcelain material and is hand painted. It is a beautiful piece! He is almost 8 1/2" tall. The musical instrument is the widest part and it measures 7 1/4" wide. From the front of the musical instrument to the back of figure, it measures 5 3/4". Overall, the piece is in excellent condition! T are no cracks or chips. As you can see, the paint, which was applied by hand, is in excellent condition as well! We did notice some sort of flaw -- can't quite figure out what it is exactly. It is on top of the musical instrument -- we took a close up picture. Could this be a factory flaw??? The figurine has been on display and has gotten dirty and dusty over the years. A thorough cleaning make this figurine even more fabulous! We can't say enough about this most usual piece -- we've never seen anything quite like it! It will look beautiful in your home in whatever room you display it in. And, you'll be sure to get lots of comments especially when you make him "move!" Please look at the pictures closely. We are selling the item AS IS – as you see it in the pictures is how it comes to you! If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks for looking and HAPPY BIDDING! P.S. We have a matching "oriental woman" figurine up for auction this week too! ********************************************************************************************************************************************** WE LIST ITEMS FOR OTHERS SO WE ALWAYS HAVE INTERESTING AND UNIQUE ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION! TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OF OUR NEAT STUFF UP FOR AUCTION THIS WEEK! CHECK UNDER SELLER ID: emerald$ales IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING US LIST YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY, PLEASE CONTACT US. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** PAYMENT POLICY: Payment is due within 7 days from the end of the auction. Seller accepts PayPal only. No reminders to pay or duplicate invoices will be sent. If payment is not received after 7 days, item will be relisted or offered to next highest bidder. Non paying winners are reported to Ebay. SHIPPING POLICY: Can take up to 14 days after payment is received. WE TRY TO SHIP ALL ITEMS ANYW FROM 3 TO 7 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. HOWEVER, DUE TO OUR BUSINESS & TRAVEL SCHEDULE, IN SOME CASES IT MAY TAKE UP TO 14 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. TFORE, OUR SHIPPING POLICY IS --- ALL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS! USA SHIPPING: INSURED, PRIORITY MAIL -- NO EXCEPTIONS. T is also a handling fee which is added to the shipping cost. If you are local and want to pick up your items from sellers location, arrangements can be made. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: INSURED GLOBAL EXPRESS MAIL -- NO EXCEPTIONS. Package is insured for the entire amount of the winning bid. T is also a handling fee which is added to the shipping cost. HANDLING FEE: T is a $3.00 handling fee which covers the cost of packing materials, package sealing tape, printer ink ... read more

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