~ Sliced Winkle Shell Tips ~ Sailors Valentines ~ Start Price USD 1.99 Current Price USD 1.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 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 '~ Sliced Winkle Shell Tips ~ Sailors Valentines ~' Description Offered for auction . . . . . . is a packet containing twenty-five (25) pieces of natural ~ Vintage Cross-Cut Winkle Shell Tips ~ measuring from approximately a half inch (1/2") to less than three-quarters of an inch (3/4") long.  In the bottom right of the photo, there's a whole shell from the type these shell tips were sliced.  Pretty shades of Ivory, Taupe, and Chocolate Brown on the rippled pointed exterior of these shells, with more mute muted shades of Taupe & Ivory on the smooth striped inside, which also exhibits the cute little natural curled detail of the interior of these shells.  I've been fortunate enough to purchase some small remaining supplies of shells sliced in the 1940s/50s period, so I'm providing the opportunity for you to share the wealth.  Fabulous for creating little designs or accents or borders in Sailor's Valentines or all your shellcraft projects.  You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these little beauties!   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!