RARE BLUE RIDGE BY SOUTHERN POTTERIES
\"ELUSIVE\" POWDER BOX
Up for sale is a hard-to-findBlue Ridge covered powder box made by Southern Potteries in Erwin, Tennessee. The pattern is called \"Elusive\" and the shape number is 425/1. The hand-painted design consists of pink, yellow, and red flowers with green leaves and blue trim. Thebox is round and measures approximately 5 1/4\" wide and 3\" tall. The underside of the base is marked with the Blue Ridge/Southern Potteries logo and the shape number.This powder box is pictured on page 129 in the book \"Southern Potteries Inc. - Blue Ridge Dinnerware (3rd Edition)\" by Betty & Bill Newbound. I\'m not sure when it was made, most likely during the 1940\'s or 1950\'s (pottery closed in 1957). I purchased this powder box at a recent estate sale.
Condition of this Blue Ridge \"Elusive\" powder boxis EXCELLENT with no chips, cracks,fleabites, or crazing. There is some factory-original mold roughness along the base rim. Overall, this scarce powder jarlooks fantastic andwould make a fine addition to any collection.Please take a close look at the many photos I\'ve provided and judge condition for yourself. I\'m confident you\'ll be very pleased with this purchase.If you collect Blue Ridge china, particularly hard-to-find items,don\'t miss your opportunity to offer on this offering.My start price of only $9.99 (WITH ) is a ridiculous bargain and intended to spark interest.So offer now while the price is right and check back often. This power boxWILL be sold to the highest buyer!While you\'re here, please check out my other sale listings by clicking on the link below.Whenever possible, I\'ll be happy to reduce shipping for combined purchases.See my other listings for more great items!
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Payment is due within 10 days after the sale ends. E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal). If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know. Please contact me within 3 days of sale end to confirm receipt of your invoice and to advise me of your payment plans. Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price.For international purchases, I accept Paypal only. The buyer is responsible for all customs fees. The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item. I will not list the item as a \"gift\" to avoid customs charges.
If you\'re the lucky winner of this Blue Ridge \"Elusive\" powder jar,it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Select or Priority Mail (your choice). Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (double-boxed packaged weight between2 and3 pounds).Use the shipping calculator below to determine exact mailing cost to your location. International buyers will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.
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