Exquisite Antique French Courier Etui Gilt Silver Inlay Start Price USD 495.00 Current Price USD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location radnor, PA See more about 'Exquisite Antique French Courier Etui Gilt Silver Inlay' Description Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! Exquisite Antique French Courier Etui Exceptional Gilt & Silver Inlay Antiques:Accessories:Decorative Arts Rare and superb, this etui presents all the romantic elements one would associate with letters of the heart being delivered by courier! The synthetic shell body is elaborately decorated with inlaid gilt metal and silver, a charming floral design. Either end boasts a large blossom encircled with ever so delicate foliate tendrils and smaller bell flowers. The outer body of synthetic shell has been worked in a very interesting way; it appears striped. The inside cuff is in perfect condition. The outer body shows some wear and there is some loss to the....must be hundreds!.of little metal insets. This piece is definitely from the 19th Century, so I suppose some signs of wear tell us that this etui was used! How many declarations of love and romance has it carried over the years? A charming addition to your collection. Please see photos for dimensions. Return PolicyNo questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 3 business days. Buyer pays shipping and a 10% restocking fee. Shipping/Handling/Insurance Policy:Shipping within 7 days of receipt of payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us and we will try to get it out more quickly. Buyer pays actual shipping, handling and insurance. Items of exceptional size will be shipped DHL in order to keep costs at a minimum. Other Information:Pennsylvania residents pay 6% sales tax! Auction Payment Methods:We accept:: PayPal Visa/MC: our shop is a Verified account, Bank Wire, Personal Check, Money Order Please visit our Charon's Spoils Antiques gallery! Place a Bid!