Antique 19th C Victorian Miniature Casket Cemetary Plot England Nursery Rhyme Poor Cock Robin Doll House NR Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 393.88 Time Left - Bid Count 10 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, June 29, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 Location fort pierce, FL See more about 'Antique 19th C Victorian Miniature Casket Cemetary Plot' Description Watch out the next few weeks, as their are going to be killer treasures..from the sublime to the very unique...Fresh from a very well know Miami philanthropists estate...more treasures from the Phoebe Morse estate who passed away several years ago, at the age of 102. I just came back from buying, again, from her estate...this is a first for me..I adore doll houses and have purchased many of her dolls two years ago..so imagine my surprise, when my eyes found this...can you imagine? The perfect accoutrement for your Victorian doll house...or to become the centerpiece to your mourning collection. From the English, nursery rhyme, or poem, first published in 1744...Poor Cock Robin..its a cemetary plot. Open the tombstone and their is a casket..Beautiful decorative details surround the grave, birds, bees, cows, a wise old owl and more...in wonderful antique condition, a great deal of gilt loss, due to years of oxidation. I am unsure if this is brass or bronze, magnet does not stick. See underside, which must have been what it looked like new. Measures 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. Stands 1.25 inches tall. Made in England, by W. Avery & Sons Redditch. The bottom also has the registration lozenge on the bottom. Top mark is 1-metal, Year J-1880, I-month July, 15 date. Reg. No 635 which was issued 1884-1885. I have provided a copy of the poem, which has several theories about who inspired its composure...Robin Hood, Robert Walpole, and on and on. Pictures provided with and without flash to assist you in seeing the true beauty and condition of this treasure.Thank you so very much for looking and as always I wish you continued luck in finding your "it" on ebay! If you are a new customer, please take a moment to peruse my feedback and see the variety of treasures I sell, from .99 cents to over 10,000.00.  Diamond Tennis Bracelet,200163118096, " She is the finest ebayer ever! A fabulous bracelet.4ever a happy customer." Cartier Tank Watch, 200158036537,"Very Nice! The seller was very helpful and the condition of item as promised" Sapphire and Diamond Ring,200153276910,"Perfect Transaction" Pearls: 200141243567, "Beautiful large pearl necklace.Love it.Thanks so much." Truck: 200167594944, "the best i wish all ebayers were this good." I diligently strive to provide 5 star service. I post many pictures of your treasure to assist you in seeing its true beauty and condition, I answer questions within 12 hours, I ship within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment, and my shipping charge is for postage only.Satisfaction guaranteed policy, returns accepted! Please contact me via ebay's messaging system ONLY, within 24 hours of its receipt and inform me of its return. I happily accept returns, however I do not give price adjustments. Shipping costs and any international taxes or tarrifs are the buyer's responsibility.  Insurance is highly recommended, and mandatory for items purchased over 100.00. Please wait until I will invoice you, with the applicable insurance charge, which are based on the price you paid for your treasure.  Should you have negative feedback or private feedback, please contact me prior to bidding for authorization, otherwise I reserve the right to cancel your bid. Place a Bid!