~ Barbados "Peppermint Candy" Shells ~ 15 ~ TINY ~ Sailor's Valentines ~

Description

Offered for immediate purchase . . .
. . . are fifteen (15)
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Natural Pink & White Barbados *TINY* "Peppermint Candy" Shells (Little Jewel Box, Chama sarda)
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measuring from approximately a quarter of an inch (1/4") to approximately three-eighths of an inch (3/8") across and long, similar to the shells shown in the photos.  These are all unique shells ~ no two shells are alike, which sometimes will test your flower-making abilities.  They have unusual shapes and color combinations, with a characteristic rough exterior in pretty shades of White, Ivory, and Pale-to-Deep Pink.  "Peppermint Candy" shells like these often were used to create designs in the original Sailors Valentines created in the 1800s!  What great textures these rare shells would add to your artwork!  They make great flower petals, as shown in one of the photos, and would add a great *pop* of color to your creations.
(Please Note ~ the sample Peppermint Candy seashell blossoms shown are for illustration purposes only ~ showing how to use the exterior as well as the interior to create a variety of seashell flowers ~ and are
not
included with your purchase.)
You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these little shells in all your shell art projects and designs!
~~~~~ From a smoke-free and pet-free home ~~~~~
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To avoid any surprises, a rule (in INCHES) is included at the bottom of the photos.  Also, for verification, written measurements are included in the first sentence of this Description.
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Combined shipping is available for purchases from multiple listings (provided only
one
payment is received for all purchases); so, please check my other listings and auctions for any you might decide to purchase.
Whenever you purchase or win multiple items and are ready to check out,
to ensure your shipping/handling fees are as low as possible
, all you need to do is send me a short message to say you’ve completed your purchases, and I will be able to weigh your purchases and send you a combined invoice to ensure the fees charged you are the lowest possible.
Please Note – First Class packages will be insured only if you specifically request insurance and pay the separate insurance fee that will be added to your invoice upon your request.
Items will be shipped promptly (within one business day) upon receipt of your payment.
For any items returned, the buyer is to pay the return postage, and a refund of the item price (not including the original shipping/handling fee paid) will be sent provided the item is received by me in its original condition, appropriate for re-sale.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ONLY TO CANADA
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Due to the US post office inability to track shipments beyond the US border (Canada is the only exception currently), and especially due to the fact eBay holds its Sellers financially responsible for international shipments proven to have left the US but not delivered by international customs or post offices, I offer my sincere apologies for no longer being able to sell to international locations (other than Canada).
The financial risk to me has proven to be too great.
Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions.