~ Cowrie Shells ~ Sliced Natural ~ Sailors Valentines~ Start Price USD 1.99 Current Price USD 1.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Prospect Heights, IL See more about '~ Cowrie Shells ~ Sliced Natural ~ Sailors Valentines~' Description Offered for auction . . . . . . is a packet containing more than twenty-five (25+) ~ Vintage Natural Cowrie Shell Slices ~ measuring from approximately three-quarters of an inch (3/4") to approximately one inch (1") long.  These are wide sliced edges of the opening in Cowrie shells, exhibiting grooved, or toothed detail in natural shades of White and Ivory on the exterior, and a pretty pale Purple on the interior.  These make beautiful flower petals or foliage fronds in Sailor's Valentines.  You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these shell slices in all your shellcrafting projects!   Winning bidder pays shipping charge.  If you wish to insure your purchase against loss or breakage by the post office, please add the appropriate fee for the coverage you desire ~ I cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged during transit. Combined shipping is available (provided one payment is received for all purchases), so please look in on my other auctions. Whenever you win multiple items and are ready to check out, all you need to do is send me a short note to say you’re ready, and I will send you a combined invoice.  The invoice eBay automatically generates shows full shipping fees, but the combined invoice I will send (when you notify me) will contain reduced shipping fees. Items will be shipped promptly upon receipt of your payment. I accept PayPal, money order, or cashiers check. A personal check is also welcome, but will delay shipping until the funds clear the bank. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or wish additional photos. Thanks for looking. Happy eBaying!   Place a Bid!