Being offered is this fabulous antique piece of elegance made from silver plate and blue Opaline glass Trumpet Epergne or vase. The center piece is faceted cut with a spider web shape on the rim and measures 4 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/3 inches tall. Total height is 12 inches. The shells spans 8 inches wide tip to tip. Each shell is 4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Although I think it makes a perfect decorative piece on a dresser with the flowers in the vase, rings, earrings and other jewelry pieces can stay inside the shell dishes. It is decorative and functioning. A treasure to hand down for generations to come. It does have some marks on bottom A. NOUBLANCHE (the maker) and 15 indicates French origin and silver plate content (15 grams of silver is used for entire piece). No problems noted on the glass. Good condition. Shipping methods: I offer multiple shipping methods. Please do scroll to the shipment page to find out the most optimized shipping method to your area. If you choose the default USPS parcel post, I assume you will be OK for me to upgrade to USPS priority mail or UPS ground at no extra charge. Shipping Charge: Shipping included delivery confirmation and maybe insurance if final price over $50. Item over $250 includes signature confirmation. Combined Shipping: Additional item is no extra charge or actual increment of shipping cost if heavy items are combined. Shipping time: I usually ship on Saturdays. So for some, I ship very quick if paid on Friday, and for those who made payments on a Saturday afternoon after P.O.s close, the shipping handling time could be a week -- that's why I don't list anything on Fridays, so that you have at least 24 hours to pay and I have 24 hours to pack. If you need your treasure shipped right away during the week, I can make arrangements -- please email for options. Returns: There are enough pictures plus text description to present the item (in my opinion) and to observe genuine auction spirit, no returns accepted unless misrepresented. Please do not hesitate to email with questions if you feel more information is necessary.