This item is a vintage advertising item from the Baker Chocolate Company, the oldest chocolate company in the United States. This metal pencil sharpener, considered to date to the 1930s, is in the three-dimensional form of the Baker Chocolate Girl, which is taken from the company logo named La Belle Chocolatiere. Of course, she is serving hot chocolate on a tray!! This item consists of a non-magnetic metal with several colors of paint, with a steel sharpening blade. On the rear are the wordsBAKER CHOCOLATE GIRLand REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. This item measures approximately 7/8 x 1-15/16.\"
This item is in very good condition, with light wear, and it retains much of its original paint. The sharpening blade is in very good condition, very bright silver in color with only a tiny bit of discoloration.
The illustrations in this listingare photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description. NOTE: The actual item is much lighter in color and brighter than is evident in the photos.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of sale. In compliance with \'spayment policy, payment may be made only by PayPal. Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), $3.00 in the U. S. Shipping to addresses outside the U. S. using USPS First Class Mail International, $7.00. PLEASE NOTE: The U. S. Postal Service has increased its rates considerably! International shipments sometimes are delayed by customs in the countries of receipt, and delivery sometimes takes 2-3 months! The seller is not responsible for safe delivery outside the U. S. because tracking is not available. Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:
· Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility.
· Please check with your country\'s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
· We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as \"gifts\" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Due to the seller\'s work schedule, trips to the Post Office can be made onlywhen possible. Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.
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