Very unusual & collectable Arts & Crafts copper vase with Queen Victoria pennies

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WE'RE CALLING THIS ARTS AND CRAFTS COPPER VASE OUR QUEEN VICTORIA SIX PENNY PIECE Description 20TH CENTURY COLLECTABLES - TOMORROW'S ANTIQUES AT TODAY'S PRICES A HANDSOME ARTS AND CRAFTS TALL COPPER VASE DECORATED WITH QUEEN VICTORIA PENNIES DATE: c.1900 but could be slightly earlier or later We have not seen a vase like this before...have you? It is clearly a hand-made copper vase of some age which has been decorated with what appear to be six pennies from the reign of Queen Victoria, which have been moulded to bond with the curved sides of the vase We thought it might be Trench Art at first but we so no indication that it has been fashioned from a shell case or something like that, but we could be wrong. It simply seems to be a well-crafted copper vase (maybe for spills) and the maker had the bright idea of decorating it with old copper pennies. All the coins show the face of Queen Victoria with the inscription "VICTORIA. DEI.GRA.BRITT.REGINA.FID.DEF.IND.IMP". None shows the reverse side which helpfully would have included a date. Details: The bowl stands nearly 9.5in/24cm tall with a diameter across its mouth of 2.75in/7cm. This is a heavy piece of vintage copper although we suspect it is weighted at its base...hence a weight of 1400g. There is no maker's mark anywhere on the vase or anything else to offer a clue to its origins. Condition: Although presumably more than a Century old it is in excellent condition with a superb vintage patina. It is very strong so it is no surprise that it is free from dents, holes or splits. The only imperfections are a few surface scratches, which don't stand out when displayed, but can been seen when handled or under a camera lens. Pricing policy: We usually know or have a good idea what our items are worth. We don't give things away, but neither do we ever start the bidding at the valuation estimate, preferring to offer our listings at a what we consider a fair price. In this case we haven't a clue so we start the bidding at a very low price for a genuine antique which may give someone chance of a real bargain. Pl ease study the photographs, description and our Trading Terms before bidding. Note that the p and p charge is UK only and if you live overseas it is important that you read our reference to postage in our Trading Terms before bidding. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY - YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECKOUT OUR OTHER 20TH CENTURY COLLECTABLES TERMS Payment: Payment within 72 hours please. We take Paypal and the items will be sent to you by recorded delivery to try to ensure they get there. Note that our postage rates are on a cost recovery basis only i.e. the charges are based on the Royal Mail estimate and we absorb all other shipping expenses. Sorry for the postal charges this time but it weighs 1400g before packing, Overseas customers: We welcome overseas interest, but it is essential that you contact us before bidding or buying so that we can research the shipping options for you and agree whether it is practical. Returns: We operate an "in good faith" policy. We specialise in unusual and collectable vintage items from the 20th Century and our customers appear to realise that there will usually be wear and tear, and sometimes marks and scratches and accept this as part of the character and authenticity of the item. We always do our best to describe and photograph our items accurately warts and all and answer your questions so that there are no surprises when the item arrives, and therefore we hope for both our sakes we can avoid returns. However, we want all our customers to have a good buying experience, so please communicate with us if you have genuine issues with the item and if our description fails to meet your expectations. We are reasonable people and we will want to resolve it amicably. Good luck with your bidding and if you buy it please remember to feedback on the transaction. This is usually the only way we know whether an item arrived and all is well so that we are able to feedback for you too. About Us This ... read more

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