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Vintage Seven and One Faceting Diamond Cut Amethyst Colored Base Cristal d'Albert Sulphide Art Glass Paperweight Albert Schweitzer Cameo Marked CR Albert France For Your Art Glass Paperweight Collection-CRAlbret2 Details Description: A very nice faceted crystal paperweight by Cristalleries et Verreries de Vianne or Cristal d'Albert. The piece is made of clear crystal glass, is round with seven side facets and an additional large facet on top. The paperweight has a white sulphide cameo of Albert Schweitzer, philosopher and humanitarian, on the inside. The base of the paperweight is cut or formed in the shape of diamonds with amethyst color. The base has a central smooth concave circle with the words "CR. ALBERT-FRANCE" along its edge. The Cameo has the name "Dr SCHWEITZER" followed by "Cr CP 1969" on its base. This is a great looking sulphide paperweight that is over 50 years old. It is heavy to keep your paper from flying away. This is a nice size paperweight weighing about over 14 ounces and is just great looking. Please carefully view photos as they are part and parcel of the description. Date: The paperweight is dated 1969. Origin: Purchased in an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The piece was made in France. Size: The piece measures ~2 3/4" in diameter and is ~2" high. The piece weighs slightly over 14 ounces. Maker: Cristalleries et Verreries de Vianne or Cristal d'Albert. Marks: Signed "Cr CP" and dated 1969 on cameo and marked "CR. ALBERT-FRANCE" on the bottom in the center of the base. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Just a beautiful art glass paperweight with the image of one of a great historical man and Nobel Prize winner. Definitely a quality piece worthy of a prominent spot in your collection. Condition: The paperweight is in very good condition and has no cracks, hairlines, or repairs. We have looked it over very carefully with a 10X loop and saw a line within the glass near the base which formed during the casting of the piece and is original to the making. The line is very difficult to see with the naked eye, but is there. The piece also has some minor surface scratches commensurate with its age and use. However, these do not distract from the beauty or quality of the piece. 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.