Most everything I list is antique and/or vintage. But I love Victorian Era the most.  I do not list the same type of item over and over. Sometimes I'll find collections and will sell them (most of the time) individually.  I like variety and I love beautiful things, but I love useful things just as much.

Because most of my items are over 100 years old expect to see some age-related wear or a little imperfection here/there, especially antique lace or fabric. Nothing more than what you would expect to see (actually, want to see to confirm age). Anything more I will point out in the pictures or the condition info.

I am so honored that you are looking at one of my items. As I tend to say a lot….it means the world to me!


The item listed today is:   SEE NOTE BELOW ON SHIPPING

ANTIQUE MEISSEN INKWELL SOMEWHERE FROM / AROUND 1890'S. I CAN'T IMAGE HOW MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL THIS WILL BE AFTER A POLISH / CLEANING. IT LOOKS SO GORGEOUS NOW! I CAN'T FIND A THING WRONG WITH IT. JUST NORMAL AGING IS ALL I SEE. WHICH MEANS A LITTLE COLOR WEAR, AND THE GILT/BRASS HAS DISCOLORED FROM NOT BEING CLEANED/POLISHED. I DON'T TOUCH A THING I LIST FOR FEAR I'LL USE THE WRONG THING AND HARM IT. I LEAVE THAT TO YOU COLLECTORS.  IT WEIGHS I THINK CLOSE TO 2 POUNDS. WOW! VERY SUBSTANTIAL FOR SURE.

****I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON ANYTHING. ALL I KNOW ABOUT EACH ONE OF MY LISTINGS IS WHAT I'VE LEARNED VIA THE INTERNET.  I AM ALWAYS SO HAPPY WHEN MY EBAY CUSTOMERS (OR LOOKERS) EDUCATE AND/OR CORRECT ME.

Size:  IN THE PICTURES FOR YOU

Thank you again for looking at one of my items.

SHIPPING   - PLEASE IF YOU ARE IN A HURRY I CAN SPEED SHIPPING TIME UP FOR YOU. JUST LET ME KNOW...I (USUALLY) USE USPS GROUND OR FIRST-CLASS IF UNDER A POUND. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRACK THE PACKAGE ALL THE WAY. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND HAVE ME PUT YOUR ITEM IN AN ENVELOPE (DEPENDING ON SIZE) AND SHIP WITHOUT TRACKING, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL CHANGE SHIPPING OPTIONS FOR YOU.  IT COULD SAVE APPROX 2-3 DOLLARS BUT REMEMBER WE WOULD NOT HAVE TRACKING ON THE ITEM.  EITHER WAY IS GOOD WITH ME. ALSO, I USE USPS 100 DOLLAR INSURANCE FOR MOST PACKAGES. IF YOU WANT TO UPGRADE TO A HIGHER AMOUNT LET ME KNOW AND DO NOT PAY UNTIL I ADJUST FOR THE DIFFERENCE.  IF YOU PAY WITHOUT COMMUNICATION, I'LL ASSUME THAT YOU'RE OK WITH THE 100 DOLLAR INSURANCE COVERAGE.  I THINK THAT'S ALL THE SHIPPING STUFF, EGADS, MY HAND IS POOPED :) 

OPPS, FORGOT THIS...I use USPS, and shipping is determined by weight and address. I do not add any handling fee or other nuisance fees.  If you would like a different shipper, please let me know asap.