~ Sliced Chula Shells ~ Diagonal Tips ~ 25 ~ Shellcraft ~ Sailor's Valentines ~

Description

Offered for immediate purchase . . .
. . . is a packet containing twenty-five pieces of vintage
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Natural White/Ivory Sliced Chula Shells ~ Diagonal Tips
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measuring from approximately five-eighths of an inch (5/8") to  approximately an inch (1") long, like the samples shown in the photos.  Exquisitely detailed diagonal cuts collected from vintage shellcraft supplies I've been fortunate to find throughout the years, each of these pieces contains the tip of the Chula shell from which it was sliced.  The exterior of the shell slices are white/ivory, and some of the interiors of the shells are white, with others exhibiting varying shades of pastel pink, mauve, or peach.  You might find some of the interiors need a rinse ~ perhaps they weren't cleaned completely when they were sliced in the 1960s or 1970s?  These make
fabulous
flower petals ~ whether creating with the exterior or the interior of the sliced shell exposed ~ and they would create highly detailed borders and accents in pictures, wreaths, and especially in Sailors Valentines!  You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these sliced shells in all your shell art projects and designs!
Please Note
:
This is the last of the supply of these vintage sliced Chula shells; so, when they're gone, they're gone . . .
~~~~~ From a smoke-free and pet-free home ~~~~~
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To avoid any surprises, a rule (in INCHES) is included at the bottom of the photos.  Also, for verification, written measurements are included in the first sentence of this Description.
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one
payment is received for all purchases); so, please check my other listings and auctions for any you might decide to purchase.
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, all you need to do is send me a short message to say you’ve completed your purchases, and I will be able to weigh your purchases and send you a combined invoice to ensure the fees charged you are the lowest possible.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ONLY TO CANADA
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Due to the US post office inability to track shipments beyond the US border (Canada is the only exception currently), and especially due to the fact eBay holds its Sellers financially responsible for international shipments proven to have left the US but not delivered by international customs or post offices, I offer my sincere apologies for no longer being able to sell to international locations (other than Canada).
The financial risk to me has proven to be too great.
Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions.