CEILING CHAINS: Using the following information -
6' 8" clearance from the floor for pathways, 6' for counters and 5' 6"
for dining room tables - measure your walls from floor to ceiling and
subtract the amount of clearance needed from that available room
height. The remainder is the allowance you have for a fixture. We keep
the original chain on chandeliers when possible or, if not, a new period
replica. If you require a chain which is longer than stated in our
description, all new chain may be required. Call us to discuss this and
if any additional cost may be involved.
CONDITION:
Unless stated differently, assume that all items are in "very good
condition," meaning they may have small blemishes but nothing major or
distracting. Brass items will not have dents unless noted and the
fixture is of the quality or rarity which justifies our including the
item and fixture will be priced accordingly. Even "new old stock,"
describing items which have never been used, perhaps unsold items stored
for many years, may have "shelf wear" and not be considered "mint." All
fixtures have been "refurbished" in that they have been cleaned and, if
necessary, rewired.
Many painted fixtures will have small paint
chipping and brass fixtures will have tarnishing which might be very
dark. This is called "patina" and is desired for its ability to create a
mellow ambience in decorating. Patina could also mean evidence of abuse
so if a fixture's description states "stripped and refinished or
polished", expect to see an attractive fixture which may or my not suit
your needs but which also may or may not be as valuable to a collector
for future resale. Resale value may be one reason to buy an antique
fixture. Usually, the resale value of a new fixture is only ten per cent
of its initial cost.
All of our glass is guaranteed old. Standard
manufacturing variations and typical imperfections such as bubbles,
straw marks, folds or imperfections in cutting or etching will not be
indicated. Expect the old glass shades to have small nicks at the
fitter end which cannot be seen when installed. Also, be aware that old
shades have rough edges from the manufacturers' molds. Occasionally we
will include a shade with a noticeable defect if we cannot find a
substitute and it will be mentioned for your consideration.
SWITCHES: Almost all antique sconces and many ceiling
fixtures originally had on/off switches, necessary before the
installation of wall switches. We respect that vintage detail by
providing new or rewired switches when possible. When a sconce requires
a wall switch, it will be so stated.
WIRING:
Where we can, we provide UL tested materials for 120 volt U. S.
electrical receptacles. However, in any area where the wiring is
visible and for appearance, if it is appropriate, we may use cloth
covered 18-gauge wire. We believe it is quite safe and is being used in
refurbished fixtures throughout the industry. However, if you have a
situation requiring the UL label, we can substitute modern vinyl
wiring. We make a bench check of all wiring before packing a fixture
but we cannot guarantee it after it is out of our control so please keep
this in mind when having the fixture installed or even installing it
yourself. You must be guided by your own awareness of your knowledge
and skills and may need the assistance of a knowledgeable electrician.
Please notify us if you are aware of any special installation
requirements. We provide all hardware you may need for a modern
electrical box. We suggest using 60 watt bulbs or less.
PLACE AN ORDER: If you're ready to purchase, please use the
shopping cart. Contact us if you have
any questions or would like to add or subtract chain from a chandelier.
At this time, we are only accepting payment by Paypal and checks.
TIME FRAME: Although most of our wall fixtures and flushmounts
are ready for shipment, most of our chandeliers and pendants, because of
differences in ceiling height, are not. Please allow two weeks for the
latter fixtures before shipping unless we have a parts shortage on an
item in which case you will be informed.
SHIPPING POLICY:
At this time we are shipping only to the continental United States and
Canada. Shipping to the lower 48 states is a flat fee of $9.50 per
order with no charge for packing or handling. We ship by ground carrier
to arrive between three and ten days. Call or email us if you require
expedited delivery and we will let you know what the charge would be. We
add a flat rate fee of $35 per order for shipping to Canada.
RETURN/CANCELLATION POLICY: You may ship an item back to us
for any reason WITH OUR EMAILED AUTHORIZATION ONLY no later than 30 days
after receipt. No returns will be accepted without an emailed
authorization from us. To receive authorization for a return, please
call or email us no later than 15 days after receipt of merchandise,
your invoice number ready, with reason for its return. We do not accept
returns after 30 days. Also, please notify us as soon as possible
regarding shortages or incorrect shipment. A return must be shipped
back to us in the same condition as when it left our shop, well packed
in the original shipping package, freight prepaid with appropriate
insurance and tracking. We will refund the money you paid for the
item(s) less a restocking fee of up to 20 per cent.
If you change
your mind on an order, contact us immediately and there will be no
charge unless we have already made a requested modification to a fixture
or shipped out your order. Once an item has been shipped, expect to be
charged a restocking fee of up to 20 per cent even if you return a
shipment unopened. So order carefully.
DAMAGE CLAIMS:
We insure all items. We pack well, but if an item is damaged in
shipping, you must notify us immediately. DO NOT RETURN THE
SHIPMENT TO US and do not destroy any shipping containers or
packing material as you may be responsible for proving damages. We will
handle as much of the paperwork as possible. Be advised that we
sometimes ship USPS in which case you may be required to bring item into
your local post office for inspection. If that would be impossible for
you, please enter that information in the "instruction" box at checkout.
If you suspect damage before opening a container, DO NOT
REFUSE TO ACCEPT THE SHIPMENT as this will cause unnecessary
delays and added expense (if possible, get a note from delivery agent
about any perceived damages to box or sounds of broken glass). Again,
please NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY
as damage claims will not be accepted after 7 days.
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