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Yes we ussually sell guitars, but in an earlier live we worked in the Antique business. So it is not compeletely out of our leak: What we offer here is -what we believe quite Unique: A complete Set of Japanese Meiji furniture, holding 4 Chairs, a Table, 1 Cabinet and a beautiful 2 piece Desk. Formerly this set belonged to a Dutch aristrocatic family, a family of Ambassadors and Consuls. One of their ancestors was representing the Dutch Government as Ambassodor for Japan. We found an old negative in one of the drawers of the Cabinet picturing a western lady in a Japanese-style garden somewhere between 1900-1925. The set and its history perfectly fit into the history of the history of Japanes Meiji Furniture.
The cabinet shows a Bamboo embossed back board, and bears its original crown. Finish and condition are original and the condition is excellent. The quality of the woodcarvings is very high. All the Glass panels are the original Hand-made 1900s glass.
The desk shows a beautiful black shellacked finish, beautifully done in the best Japanese tradition. The upper part is finished in original natural shellac. The quality and age of the black finish makes us believe this work might have been done in Japan. Both are in excellent condition.
The table is in excellent condition and shows a beautiful patina on top.
The chairs are extensively carved and in good condition but need a little work, two of them show repaired cracks and finish repairs, two show cracks that reopened. Except for little work to the chairs, the set is in wonderful original Condition.
Carved furniture emerged only as a consequence of Westernization in Japan, Carved furniture started to be produced more commonly around the 1880s. With the Westernization of Japan came the Ambassadors and that’s where this sets perfectly fits in because this set formerly belonged to the Embassy for the Netherlands in Japan and was taken back to the Netherlands by one of the former Ambassador’s likely when the Situation between western Country's and Japan began to get Tensed.
Japanese Meiji furniture was luxurious and highly elaborate. These pieces, which were initially produced for domestic use, soon found their way to the export market and world exhibitions and are nowsought after collector pieces. To our knowledge a complete set like this has never been offered before.
Condition
This unique set of Natural wood Japanese Meiji furniture (Photo's Below) is in overall very good to excellent condition. The different furniture shows normal flaws and minor wear. No apparent restorations or repairs except for the chairs. One small 2 inch chip of the cabinet is missing. This Unique set of furniture is sold as is. (See photos.) If you need more detailed pictures please ask and we will provide it to your email adress. The Bureau may be refinished, but is to our believe original.
Offers
Please inform us on reasonable offers
Payment
We only accept bank wire transfers for this listing
Shipping:
IN GENERAL: Ebay doesn't give me the opportunity to post -worldwide shipping- without giving in a quote. This Quote is not realistic in any way and should be considered as a not valid!!
Domestic Shipments:
Shipping by Arrangement
Pick-ups are available at TFOA's Gallery
International Shipping
International Shipping available by Arrangement
Pick-ups are available at TFOA's Gallery
Please contact TFOA, Rudi Bults, with destination and postal code for a shipping and insurance quote.
SUMMARY OF POLICIES
Contact Rudi for any question/help, Dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@tfoa.euLearn about our me and my Company and Visit the ME pageTheFellowship of Acoustic (link on page ) is a musical instrument Retailer from Bergentheim, Netherlands (Europe) Founded by Rudi Bults. With a reputation as “vintage acoustics and electrics store", a repair shop and In addition to retail providing unique Consignment services.The Fellowship should also be noted as a center of the local music culture. The Store is Specializing in fretted instruments, including Flat tops, Electric guitars, vintage and antique instruments and some mandolin/banjo and related instruments by the side.The Fellowship is known as one of the larger vintage instrument dealers - both Acoustic and Electric - in Europe, but also holds the largest stock of new Martin guitars in Europe, and is considered a major dealer of many other instruments, among them Santa Cruz, Fylde, MCilroy, Rozawood to name a few outsiders. The company also provides consignment servicesfor rare and vintage instruments. Today the Fellowship is recognized internationally for its combination of high services and excellent price Strategy . Its Internet business account for aprox. 75 percent of its total revenue.
PAYMENT POLICY:We prefer bankwire or Paypal.
OUR RETURN POLICY: We offer a very reasonable return/exchange policy that gives you the comfort of buying without doubt and fear! Details below
When a Return Policy doesn't apply, it will be noted in the listing as SOLD AS IS.
OUR SHIPPING POLICY: We ship Worldwide. Using UPS or GLS,and TNT (usps delivery in the USA). Use the eBay Checkoutor better,give us a call or drop usan e-mail.In case of Express shipping Contact us for Exact shipping Quotes. Don’t forget to include your Zip Code/postal code.Shipping costs are always fair!We make NO Profit on shipping!!
IMPORT DUTIES/VAT/MWST/BTW etc.. 1. European Community (EC) buyers: NO import Duties/VAT/BTW/MWST!! We are ONE country under theEuropean Community! * American/USA buyers:American made Items are free of VAT when returned to the USA. We provide a “returned American Product” Form for all American made products. However we are not responsible for any Arbitrary behaviour of US Customs.* Other Non European Community buyers: All VAT, Import Duties, Local and/or Customs taxes are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
NOTE: NON EUROPEAN COMMUNITY BUYERS Buying NEW ITEMS: You can DEDUCT 19% VAT on ALL new ITEMS. (New Items only)
Example: €2,000.00: 1.19 = €1,686.07 . This goes for all NON EC Country’s including USA, JAPAN, NORWAY, Switzerland, Russia, etc. Etc..)
CONSIGNMENT / COMMISSION We buy sell and trade instruments, but also offer a Consignment service (Commission Sale) for quality instruments only.Contact us for details.
THE LANGUAGES WE SPEAK: English, German/Deutsch, Dutch/Nederlands- You speak another language ? Use Babelfish to help translate international Questions.
Why would you buy from us? We have a successful retail music store in Bergentheim, Netherlands called “The Fellowship of Acoustics” We have been buying, selling and trading high quality used and vintage musical gear for over 25 years.We enjoy what we do, and take Pride and honor in our job.In the rare case we mess up... we always take full responsibility!! Music is our second name and we feel we understand your demands more than anyone! So please feel free to ask your Questions!
We sell on internet and ebay for Customers who are unable to come in and buy from us in person. We encourage you to contact us with any questions and by all means please come in to visit. We are located in the Netherlands (Europe) and are long time eBay sellers. please come visit us!
Call or e-mail Rudi for any question/help, dial +31-523-232205 ore-mail info@tfoa.eu
OUR PAYMENT POLICY
We accept:
- Paypal
- Bank wire (Overschrijving/Überweissung)
- Credit cards through our website
- Cash on pickup
- Ideal payments for the Netherlands only.
We do not accept checks or money-orders .
OUR RETURN POLICY
- We offer a 48 hour approval on all instruments.
- We expect you to call us within 48 hours to request return authorization.
- The instrument must be in route back to us the first two business days after expiration of the approval period.
- New items may be returned within 14 days for a full refund.
- Vintage and used items will be accepted in return for a full refund for authenticity reasons only.
- Due to shipping length and Customs operations, VAT and Duty, we cannot offer the same approval on guitars and amps to our NON EUROPEAN buyers. We are flexible but costs for returning and VAT/DUTIES are the Sole responsibility of the Buyer.
OUR SHIPPING POLICY
- Use the eBay Checkout.
- In case ofExpress shipping Contact us for Exact shipping Quotes.
- We ship international, using; GLS for Europe and/or; TNT postal priority(air) and UPS for Europe/International deliveries
- NON EC buyers can DEDUCT 19% VAT on new items!!please contact us before purchasing.
- Insurance is required at all times.
We use GLS for Europe and offer UPS service as an option. European Shipments over €5000.00 must be shipped via UPS and may require additional postage and insurance. Please inquire for rates. All instruments are sent signature required - no exceptions. (This is an insurance requirement.) At all time we require a street address for delivery. Most destinations outside of Europe are - us$189 via UPS Expedited and 110us$ for TNT global Air services.
We will ship worldwide.
IMPORT DUTIES/VAT/MWST/BTW
- European Community (EC) buyers: NO import Duties/VAT/BTW/MWST for EC Inhabitants.
- Non European Community buyers: All VAT, Import Duties, Local and/or Customs taxes are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
International orders Outside the European Community are often subject to duties and taxes. The recipient is responsible for payment of applicable duties, taxes and other fees. Please contact your customs Office for information on duties, taxes and restricted items.
THE LANGUAGES WE SPEAK|
- English,
- German/Deutsch
- Dutch/Nederlands
- And a little French/Français
And of course we have Babelfishto help us translate international Questions.
ABOUT US We are the Fellowship of Acoustics and offer a wide range of high end fine, vintage and rare items. Yes we have a crush for vintage. We are located in the Netherlands (Europe) and are long time eBay sellers.
Many of our items are authentic vintage (both Acoustics and Electrics) and valuable investment items. Vintage instruments and Art have proven to be the best investments in general over the last 40 years or so.
By the way, we have an investment list to prove that fact; So if you want a list to prove this fact to your wife we gladly provide you with that list!!
When we describe vintage items we will mention and/or picture as many details as possible in our description. Alterations will be mentioned as far as they are known to us. Vintage items are not new, and in most cases show signs of age. We do our best to mention any major flaws we find in our pieces, but sometimes we can overlook small things. We recommend that our customers call us for a hands-on description.
CONSIGNMENT | COMMISSION | We offer consignment service for quality instruments only. Having a reputation for actually selling these instruments using extensive promotion on our website, Google, but also Ebay, and other well-known websites give us the advantage of customers worldwide.
Whenever you plan to consign your instrument, Call us on+31523-23-2205 or email us Consignment request
if you want to know more check our website through the
TFOA provides a 36 month warranty on all new guitars. Used and vintage guitars come with a three month warranty. We always advise customers to call us for a hands on description as words tell more than writing. All used and vintage guitars are sold with a 48 hours approval and money back guarantee if not as described.
DOWNPAYMENT|
Down-payments of 25% will be accepted to put the instrument on hold for 2month max. Down-payments are non-refundable.
You can contact your seller to arrange to pay for and pick up your item.
*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's dispatch time, the postal service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for shipping service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.
Returns accepted within 7 days of arrival except when listed items are mentioned as 'sold as is' in the listing.
Most Buy It Now purchases are protected by the Distance Selling Regulations, which allow you to cancel the purchase within seven working days after the day you receive the item. Find out more about your rights as a buyerand exceptions.
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