LARGE 12 1/2” TALL SASCHA B BRASTOFF SILVER LUSTER MERMAID CONCH SHELL PLANTER

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LARGE 12 1/2” TALL SASCHA B BRASTOFF SILVER LUSTER MERMAID CONCH SHELL PLANTER
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is an amazing LARGE studio piece designed by Mid Century designer, Sascha Brastoff.  He had a very prolific career from 1946 to 1962 and his “Sascha Brastoff Ceramic Studios” employed over 100 people at the height of it’s success.  Although the studio produced a lot of designs, particular pieces were more time consuming and made in low production numbers.  This little mermaid is one of those pieces.  In fact this piece is consigned to me by Sascha’s cousin.
The planter stands 12 1/2” tall x 9 1/2” wide x 4” deep and has a whimsical cherubic mermaid with a conch shell above it’s head.  It’s hard to tell, but the glaze on this piece is a very light aqua and has silver splatter luster details.  The pieces weighs 3.44 lbs and is in EXCELLENT condition with no chips or cracks.  Any irregularities in the photos are due to natural glare from sunlight.  It is signed “Sascha” on the reverse bottom
SHIPPING:
Due to the current global situation, I will only be shipping once a week.  As restrictions continue, I may only be able to drop packages off and not have them physically scanned into the postal system.  My post office is understaffed and sometimes they fail to scan packages although they have them in their possession.  All items are shipped with a tracking number and all require insurance.
DUE TO HEAVY LOSS AND INTERNATIONAL THEFT, WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO SHIP TO CHINA OR AUSTRALIA.
Priority shipping, insurance, and handling in the US is .  I am happy to ship multiple auction wins in the same package at the actual cost plus insurance.  If by chance, there is an overcharge in shipping cost, I will reimburse the difference.  International shipping is not available on this item.
TAX:
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PAYMENT:
All payments should be received within 3 days of auction close.  An unpaid item dispute automatically starts after 3 business days.  If you are bidding on auctions that end on differerent days, I do request payment for the items that have sold.  I will gladly set those items aside and combine shipment.
BUY IT NOW/MAKE OFFER OPTIONS:
I always consider FAIR offers on any item with a buy it now option
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