Description: This listing is for one (1) vintage Merck Family’s Old World Christmas “Chimney Sweep Wooden Nutcracker”. Chimney Sweeps are considered good luck, and with a green four leaf clover hand painted on his stovepipe hat, this little guy is bound to bring you all the luck you need! Designed by E. M. Merck, miniature “Chimney Sweep Wooden Nutcracker” measures approximately 5” x 2”. This whimsical nutcracker comes in its original Old World Christmas gift/storage box. Produced in limited quantities, it was Handcrafted for OWC’s 2002 Christmas collection. In very good/excellent condition, it was displayed only one season and has been in storage ever since. The original box shows very minimal signs of storage/wear. This festive collectible comes from an extremely clean, smoke, and pet-free environment. Please enlarge and review pictures closely-sold as is. Please Note: This listing is for one (1) vintage Old World Christmas "Chimney Sweep Nutcracker". USPS shipping is included.Thank you for your interest in my listing. Before placing a bid or purchasing an item, please be sure to read the following store information:CONDITION: Items listed in my store as “vintage/estate sale collectibles” have been well cared for over the years. However, because these items are vintage/used, unless noted, they may not be in pristine/perfect condition. I rate each item’s condition on a fair to mint scale. Condition is subjective, so please review pictures carefully and feel free to ask questions. RETURNS: All items are sold as is. No returns accepted. BEST OFFER: I don’t list items in my store as “best offer” as I include free shipping on everything I sell. If I were selling this item at a flea market, garage, or tag sale, I would be happy to reduce the price by a few dollars, but unfortunately I have to deal with the middleman - USPS and eBay. Not only do I pay a monthly store subscription fee, additionally eBay takes the total sale price of an item, adds state sales tax, and then charges a transaction fee of approximately 15%. On top of that they charge a “successful transaction fee” of thirty cents. From what’s left I pay for shipping. Long story short, when the dust settles, there’s not much left from the sale. SHIPPING: I do my best to ensure packages arrive to my customers as quickly as possible. Please understand that certain factors beyond my control may extend shipping time: weather, high volume/holiday postal traffic, and the actions of shipping companies such as the USPS shipping slow down. I offer free shipping to the lower 48 states, and I ship within 2 business days of payment - sometimes quicker if possible. I do not ship to P.O. Boxes. Please provide a physical address when placing your order. INTERNATIONAL SALES: For shipping outside of the continental USA; I only use eBay's Global Shipping Program. Items bound for an international address are shipped to an eBay distribution center in Kentucky (KY), and then sent to its global destination. International customers are responsible for all duties and taxes. Please proceed to check out in order to calculate costs for shipping the item to your country. Messages regarding eBay's Global Shipping Program must be directed at eBay exclusively. DAMAGE: In the unlikely event an item is damaged in transit please save the item, box, all shipping materials, and contact me via eBay email as soon as possible. I will require detailed pictures of the item, box, shipping materials, and mailing label before a claim can be filed/settled. Please do not discard the damaged item, box or packing materials as the postal carrier may require it as proof of damage. As soon as the claim is settled you will be notified that it is okay to discard the damaged item. In some instances I may ask that the damaged item be returned to me before a refund can be issued. Sorry, but no refund will be issued for the damaged item if you do not follow these instructions. RECYCLING: As much as possible, I do my best to use recycled shipping materials. Although my packages may not look “pretty”, everything I use to ship items to my customers is sturdy and clean. After you are finished with the packaging, please consider recycling as well. FEEDBACK: Unfortunately most people do not post feedback. Please note that I am always happy to leave feedback when feedback is received. Thanks again for stopping by!
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
End Time: 2023-11-29T11:50:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: China
Antique: No
Shape: Chimney Sweep
Occasion: Christmas
Size: Small
Year Manufactured: 2002
Item Length: 5 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 5 in
Features: Vintage, With original box
USPS Shipping Included: Old World Christmas Miniature Nutcracker
Vintage Christmas: Produced in 2002
Number of Items: 1
Item Width: 2 in
Handmade: Yes
Character: Nutcracker, Chimney Sweep
Color: Multicolor
Material: Wood
Set Includes: Gift/storage Box
Subject: Nutcracker
Brand: Old World Christmas
Type: Nutcracker
Collection: Old World Christmas
Theme: Nutcracker
Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2009
Production Technique: Handcrafted
Country/Region of Manufacture: China