1960s 70s Handmade HIPPY Leather Canteen inset Stones Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 Location Desert Hot Springs, California See more about '1960s 70s Handmade HIPPY Leather Canteen inset Stones' Description cpkapty Store 1960s 70s HIPPY Canteen / Flask / Water Jughandcrafted leather with inset shell and stones For sale here is a fine artisan made hand-crafted leather Hippy canteen or water jug or flask made of leather with inset shell and gemstones. Measures 6.5" tall by 4" wide and 3" deep. Has a carrying cord that measures 15" long, and the gemstone-set stopper is also on a cord. Both cords are hand-braided natural fiber. This item was hand-made by someone who loved doing it, and paid a lot of attention and took a lot of time making it, and all that care and attention show in the finished artistic craft item. Excellent vintage condition, no noticeable damage, just the expected estate wear of an item of it's age. The shell is inset at center and itself is inset with a gemstone. The other two gemstones in this item are in the stopper at top, and at the lower right bottom is the largest gemstone, an irregular banded blue onyx. I'm listing a LOT of art and related items this week,so please check out my other listings,and browse my ebay store for more fun and fabulous finds!!I've been in the vintage/collectible business for over 25 years.I'm on the list of advisors for both the second and third editions of Warman's Jewelry by Christie Romero, in addition I was a founding member for the online forum SilverForum and the Modern Silver website with Marbeth Schon. I was also a contributing author for the travelling exhibit and accompanying book, "William Spratling, and the Mexican Silver Renaissance" edited by Penny Morrill. I'm a gemologist, and I have jewelry design and jewelry-making experience as well.Shipping for both items will be $9.40 total for s/h/i via USPS parcel post mail, additional charges for international. I combine shipping to save money wherever possible,however, I can only combine shipping on purchases from the same day.California residents to pay 7.75% sales tax. Thanks for looking & bidding!  Please email with any questions.TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS, AND BROWSE MY eBAY STORE FOR MORE GREAT STUFF!! ~*~FINE PRINT~*~Please ask questions prior to bidding!If you don't get a response,ask again - sometimes questions get lost in cyberspace.Shipping stated is for US bidders only - international bidders please email prior to bidding for shipping quote - I use USPS for shipping - I am not responsible for customs fees - they are the responsibility of the buyer.Please let me know your payment plans if you are not paying immediately.I send an invoice at end of auction, and a reminder invoice on Day 5,if I have not heard from you by Day 8, I will file non-paying bidder.I accept PayPal, money orders, and personal checks.Due to the recent increase in fraudulent money orders and checks,I do not ship until funds are verified - usually 3 - 7 business days.Shipping is nuts - I do my best to get it right - sometimes I am off - if it seems too high you are welcome to inquire and I will double check. All items do have a handling fee figured in, small for a book or blouse - bigger handling fee for a set of china. If I find I charged too much once shipping is printed, I will refund any excess.I usually ship within 3 days - if its big and bulky or a large set of dishes, it may take 5 days.If you are in a hurry and need your item fast, just let me know and I'll bump it up Place a Bid!