Old Primitive Folk Art Church Branches Vines Tin Roof Rusting Religious Unique

Description

I have been scouring through many boxes of items stored in my home and outbuildings in search of things that I don't use/need anymore to sell and help pay the bills.
I am happy to combine shipping on all items won within a 72-hour period - just let me know your intentions in advance and do not pay individual auto-generated eBay invoices - thanks!
Description/Condition:
Condition:
Good condition for its age / Very sturdy except galvanized tin cross on steeple is loosely seated and will be removed before shipping / Galvanized tin roof has rust patina on top that is smooth to the touch / No damage but dirty from sitting in a barn and abandoned house for decades / Photos best describe condition
Markings:
None
Material:
Pine wood base / Galvanized tin roof / Remainder of church is made of vines and branches / Some are nailed and others attached with flat head screws to the base and roof
Color:
Muted browns and grays
Approximate Measurements:
16” x 18” x 20” (not including removable cross on steeple
Miscellaneous:
This is a very unusual piece with a very haunting quality that is difficult to articulate. It visually captures the Southern mystique much like the words of Carson McCullers and James Dickey.
Provenance:
Found in an abandoned barn and Westmoreland County, Va. many years ago and has sat ever since on a shelf in an outbuilding at a property I recently sold
Note:
I will do everything possible to minimize your shipping costs for this large item, but be forewarned that once the combined dimensions (L x W x H) of a large shipping box exceed various thresholds, the shipping costs exponentially increase because the cost basis shifts from weight to volume. If you prefer to pick-up this item in charming Alexandria, Va. (near Mount Vernon Estate), I will not charge you any shipping or handling fees, and will hold it for up to 30 days after I receive your payment.
My Pledge to You:
I have been a recreational eBay seller since late 1998 (23 years) and have maintained a 99%+ positive feedback rating for more than two decades. I will provide you with "Damage-Proof" Secure Packaging, Speedy Shipping, Honest & Accurate Descriptions, and Photos that Highlight Each Item's Flaws (
and Don't Try to Hide Them).
My photos are designed to make each item's flaws stand out so you can see them prominently and not be surprised when received. In natural daylight, I believe that most of my items look better than in my photos.
What I Ask of You:
After receiving your purchase, please leave me positive feedback if the transaction has met or exceeded your expectations - I will do the same for you. And please contact me immediately if in the rare instance the transaction did not meet your expectations. I will try my best to resolve the issue, but that is impossible to do if you leave negative feedback without contacting me. But it's also your responsibility to make sure that you know what you have bid on and purchased. I am not an expert on 95% of the items I sell on eBay, so I list items to the best of my knowledge and online research.
Please ask as many questions as you need to make an informed purchase:
I'm happy to send you additional pics, answer your detailed questions, or provide whatever additional information you need to ensure that your expectations are met or exceeded once you receive this item. But please don't ask for additional information an hour before the auction's close, as I only check eBay messages a few times daily.
This item comes from a smoke-free and pet-free home and will be very carefully packed and quickly shipped to the winning bidder!
COMBINED SHIPPING TERMS (
PLEASE READ
):
I'm able to combine shipping ONLY if you make your request in advance of payment so I can send you a combined invoice. I AM UNABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT IF YOU PAY FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS WITHOUT WAITING FOR MY COMBINED INVOICE WITH SHIPPING DISCOUNT APPLIED - SORRY. I am unable to combine shipping if you pay eBay auto-generated invoices on multiple items; then ask me for a combined shipping refund. The easiest way to receive a combined shipping discount is to add all items to your shopping cart; then click the "REQUEST INVOICE" button. This can only be done using a non-mobile device (
i.e. laptop or desktop computer
).eBay automatically generates non-paying bidder alerts if payment has not been received within 48 hours unless I override the system, which I am unable to do if you do not alert me in advance.
SELLER'S TERMS (
PLEASE READ
):
By bidding on this auction, you accept the following terms:
Once the United States Postal Service has taken possession of (
accepted
) this item for shipment and provided confirmation via tracking number, I, Advance-man, accept no liability if said item is not successfully delivered to its final destination (you). That means I did my part. I packaged the item very well, purchased postage for it, and took the packaged item to my post office where I obtained confirmation that USPS accepted the item for shipment. I will not be held responsible if USPS loses the package while it is in-transit. I am not Amazon or another mega-eCommerce retailer and cannot "write-off" shipments lost by a carrier. However, if your item is lost by USPS while in-transit, I will do everything in my power to help locate it in the USPS network. If you do not accept these terms, PLEASE DO NOT BID on this item.