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Vintage Rectangular Glass Paperweight Image of Charles Henry Pearson Abrams Paper Weight Co. Pittsburgh, PA For Your Paperweight or Industrial Boiler Related Collection-CHPearson1 Details Description: This is a very nice rectangular clear glass paperweight having a flat profile. This vintage paperweight has a black on white image of Charles Henry Pearson (British-born Australian historian, educationist, politician, and journalist) with his signature under the photo and the words "Yours truly" above the signature. The paperweight was made by the Abrams Paper Weight Co. of Pittsburgh, PA as noted at the bottom of the paperweight. There is also the notation "PAT. NOV. 23 92" at the bottom of the paperweight. The paperweight has a white enameled backing, which is applied to the back. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of the description. Additional Information: According to Wikipedia Charles Henry Pearson (born September 7, 1830 and died May 29, 1894) was a British-born Australian historian, educationist, politician, and journalist. According to John Tregenza, "Pearson was the outstanding intellectual of the Australian colonies. A democrat by conviction, he combined a Puritan determination in carrying reforms with a gentle manner and a scrupulous respect for the traditional rules and courtesies of public debate. Date: Unknown, but most likely late 1800 to mid 1900s (Late 19th century to mid 20th century). Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The base is ~4 1/8" by ~2 1/2" and is ~7/8" thick. The paperweight weighs about 10.5 ounces. Maker: Abrams Paper Weight Co. Marks: Marked at the bottom "ABRAMS PAPER WEIGHT CO. PITTSBURGH, PA/PAT. NOV. 23 92". Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice vintage paperweight with a nice historic image, which would display very well in your collection of paperweights or of important thinkers of the 19th century. Condition: The paperweight is in good condition with no cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The print image is in good condition and shows the details very well. The paperweight has some minor scratches throughout. The backing has a few scratches which do not appear to go through and affect the quality of the photo. All these issues can be seen in the photos. However, this is a very interesting paperweight with nice historic image of one of the most important thinkers of the 19th century that would make a great addition to your paperweight collection. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful shipping & handling based on Zip Code. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing of payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale.