RARE! Scrimshaw CHESS SET Alaska Eskimo RARE!

Written by Ralph on 9th March, 2010

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kufinda Store RARE! Scrimshaw CHESS SET Alaska Eskimo Walrus Otter RARE Handcarved Scrimshaw Alaskan Eskimo Chess Set This is an extremely unique and rare chess set, hand carved by an Eskimo artisan from early to mid 20th Century Alaska. The set was given to our family as a gift in thanks for assistance in helping families several days after the great earthquake on March 27, 1964. Total weight: 1 pound 5 ounces APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS (all pieces vary slightly):King – 1 5/8 inchesQueen – 2 1/2 inchesBear – 2 1/8 inchesWalrus – 2 inchesSeal – 1 3/4 inchesIgloo – 2 inchesIndividual pieces weight approximately 1 – 1.5 ounce Payment is due within 5 days of auction end If payment is not received within 5 days I reserve the right to notify next to highest bidder. If item is Reserved listing I reserve the right to re-list if Reserve condition is not met. Combined shipping available! We make every effort to charge customers “at cost” shipping fees with $3.00 handling fee for materials and supplies. If calculator seems too high, please contact us for exact quote.DOMESTIC SHIPPING Adult only signature required – insurance your option. Item will be shipped within 3-5 business days of receiving cleared payment. DHL or FedEx shipping available upon request.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Will ship to all qualified countries that provide Proof of Delivery. Buyer will be responsible for all cost incurred to ship your item, including any customs fees and/or requirements. REFUND POLICY Buyer is guaranteed full refund of final bid if item is not as described in auction. Item must be returned in same condition as received within 7 days and buyer is responsible for return shipping and packaging fees. It’s a Family Affair Most of the items for sale in my auctions come from personal family collections. Many of these items were acquired from around the world in the mid-1960’s to late 1980’s. Your comments are greatly appreciated! Often I do not have a thorough description or history on these items so any additional information viewers provide is greatly appreciated! Additional photos are available upon request. We will try to accomodate any requests for additional information and/or photos within 1-3 days.

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