VINTAGE VICTORIAN BEAUTIFUL YOUNG FARM GIRL PORTRAIT FLUE COVER

A charming flue or chimney cover portraying a beautiful young farm girl posing by a fence.  In the background appears to be a grain threshing operation.  The colors on the lithographed print are still very bright and vibrant. 

A lovely example of a Victorian flue cover.

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Age and Condition

Circa late 19^th or early 20^th century. 

It is in excellent original condition. Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.  I see no water stains or tears to the portrait.  The frame, chain and glass are intact, undamaged and appear to me to be original.  The only thing I will mention is:  The metal frame has pulled away slightly from the paper backing where the chain is attaches to the frame, as is the case with most every old flue cover I have ever seen.  Someone has written “80” and the symbol for cents on the back.  This is probably what the piece originally sold for when it was new.

Please note: if you see a dark spot in the photos it is from my camera and is not a mark on the piece.  It will be either just to the right of center towards the bottom or slightly above center on the right side of the photo.

Approximate Dimensions

About 9.625” (24.4 cm) in diameter and about .25” (.6 cm) thick.

Approximate Weight

About 9.625 ounces (273 grams).

SALES TAX

I am required to charge 6.5% Ohio State Sales Tax on all purchases shipped to an address within the State of Ohio.

PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGING

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This item will be professionally packaged for maximum protection in shipping.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

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International shipments will encounter longer shipping times due to distance and Customs requirements.  The USPS says 6-10 business days, but it can take longer.    International buyers are responsible for all customs fees, duties, import taxes or other related customs or import charges and all our out of pocket costs incurred in the shipment of packages internationally.

International shipment options will be via USPS First Class Mail (when the item being shipped meets the requirements of that service) or Priority Mail when it does not.

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RETURN POLICY

If for some reason you are unhappy with the item you purchased and would like to return it please contact me to discuss the details.  Refunds will be based on the original selling price of the item only and less any fees charged by eBay.  Buyers to pay all shipping costs both ways unless I substantially misrepresented the item or its condition.  Items must be returned within 14 days of you receiving it and in the same condition as originally shipped.