ANTIQUE 1920s CAST IRON LION OF LUCERNE BOOKEND FRENCH REVOLUTION SWISS GUARD for Sale

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ANTIQUE 1920s CAST IRON LION OF LUCERNE BOOKEND FRENCH REVOLUTION SWISS GUARD For Sale

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ANTIQUE 1920s CAST IRON LION OF LUCERNE BOOKEND FRENCH REVOLUTION SWISS GUARD:
$10.00

FRENCH REVOLUTION

ONE CAST IRON BOOKEND

●●● THE LION OF LUCERNE ●●●

COMMEMMORATIVE

UNKNOWN MAKER

HERE IS SOMETHING FOR THE LOVERS OF ITEMS REPRESENTING HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. OFFERED IS A SINGLE CAST IRON BOOKEND THAT WAS LIKELY MADE IN THE 1920s. THIS REPRESENTS THE LION OF LUCERNE. THIS WAS SCULPTED FROM THE LIVING ROCK OF THE CLIFF AND COMMEMORATES THE SWISS GUARDSMEN WHO DIED IN 1792 DURING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. IT HAS BEEN CALLED THE MOST MOURNFUL AND MOVING PIECE OF STONE IN THE WORLD. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE METAL IS EXTREMELY OXIDIZED. SADLY, THE FIRST OWNER OF THIS BOOKEND DID NOT TAKE GOOD RESPECTFUL CARE OF IT. LUCKILY I CAN STILL READ THE LATIN LETTERING FOR YOU. HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI WHICH TRANSLATES AS “TO THE LOYALTY AND BRAVERY OF THE SWISS.” IF YOU LIKE YOUR ANTIQUES TO BE RUSTY OR IF YOU ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE, THIS CAN BE SOMEWHAT RESTORED. MY VERY REASONABLE ASKING PRICE SHOULD BE AN INCENTIVE. I PACK EXTREMELY WELL SO YOUR SHIPMENT WILL BE ●●●WORRY FREE.●●● THANKS FOR VIEWING MY LISTING AND ●●●GOOD LUCK●●● IF YOU DECIDE TO offer.

●●● AN INTERESTING OLD THING ●●●

THE MEASUREMENTS:

Measured at the base: approximately 7 1/4\" long x 1” 3/4\" deep and 3 7/8\" high. The actual carved area is 6 1/2\" long and 3 3/8\" high. The weight is just about 2 pounds 1.3 oz. The completed box will ship USPS insured at the 3 pound rate Priority or Ground Advantage depending on the destination. If your location is not very far from NY, Priority will be the correct service.

THE CONDITION:

●●●Please allow the photos to guide you as they are the lion’s share of this description.●●● As you see it, rusty but intact. ●●●I hope I have not overlooked anything. If I did, it was surely minor and 100% unintentional.●●● Just about 99% of the items I offer are vintage/pre-owned and may show some use. ●●●Important●●● I often heighten the contrast in my pictures to bring out all the details. The color you see may be slightly brighter or different than it actually is. Please inquire if you are concerned.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:

Insurance and tracking are included in the shipping cost to any domestic destination including the State of Illinois for transfer by the ●●● International Shipping Program.●●● There is no handling fee. A ●●●confirmed address●●● is required. Payment should be received within 4 days of the sale\'s end date.

Non-domestic buyers: please be aware that you are fully responsible for any and all import duties, tariffs and taxes imposed by your country. Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to GUARANTEED

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