Official 2012 White House Historical Assn. Brass Taft Model M Car XMAS Ornament

Description: Welcome to VintEdge Treasures! Buying & Selling on eBay since March, 2000 2012 White House Historical Assn. Taft First Presidential Automobile Ornament Please read the Item Specifics, Condition, & Seller Notes for details about the ornaments. Photos are an important part of the description. Please view them carefully & take advantage of the zoom feature. The 2012 Taft Ornament is a stunning, highly detailed, crisp, brass filigree ornament. The Official 2012 White House Christmas Ornament honors President William Howard Taft who introduced the automobile to White House transportation in 1909, breaking a long presidential tradition of reliance on horse-drawn vehicles. The ornament celebrates Taft's adoption of the automobile, his love of manufacture and invention, and his ready acceptance of modernity. It depicts President and Mrs. Taft en route to deliver Christmas presents. They are seated behind chauffeur George H. Robinson in the White Motor Company's Model M, a seven passenger steam-powered touring car embellished with the Great Seal of the United States on the doors. The color, as described at the time, is "a harmonious blend of subdued greens." The President William Taft White House ornament for 2012 is made in the United States of highly-polished brass with a coating of nickel, finished in 24-karat gold. The ornament ships Best Rate Nationwide via USPS Ground Advantage. Expedited Shipping via USPS Priority Mail is available. USA based Seller. **** AN INFORMED BUYER IS A HAPPY BUYER! Please read the TERMS OF SALE/GENERAL INFORMATION prior to purchase: SELLER: I am an Individual Seller, not a retail business, jeweler or antiques dealer. ITEMS FOR SALE: Items come from my own home, closet, & personal collections. “Pre-owned”/”Used” items have been used or worn. “Vintage” items are at least 25 years of age. DESCRIPTION/PHOTOS: I want you to be delighted with your purchase! I describe items to the best of my ability. Please read the entire description for information & details about the item. Photos are an important part of the item description. Please view them carefully & take advantage of the zoom feature. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about an item. Additional photos are gladly provided upon request. COMMUNICATION/QUESTIONS: I am very responsive to Buyer communication & I will get back to you within 24 hours to answer questions & address your concerns. SHIPPING COST: Shipping services & costs are constantly changing. I work very hard to find the best shipping rate to your zip code. I use the eBay shipping calculator & pass on the discount to you. COMBINED SHIPPING: Place all of your items in your shopping cart & request a combined shipping invoice. When you submit the request you are making a commitment to purchase all of the items. OUTBOUND SHIPPING: I ship within 1 business day of receipt of payment, Mon. – Fri. with the exception of state & federal holidays. I hand carry every parcel to the Post Office or shipping office to ensure that it is posted. DELIVERY DELAYS: Please be aware that during the holiday season there may be delays in delivery of some items. I do everything within my control to ensure a timely delivery of your purchase. This includes, packing your purchase safely & appropriately, securely affixing a clearly printed, computer generated shipping label with a valid tracking number, & shipping within 1 business day as promised. SHIPPING LOCATION: I am located on the upper Northeast coast of the U.S.A. so please consider the shipping distance to your locale when assessing shipping time/cost. PACKING: Items are carefully packed using primarily “clean green” recycled packing materials. RETURNS: Please include all paperwork, bags, boxes, tags & stickers that came with the item. Items must be received in unmodified, original condition. Refunds for the purchase price are issued within 24 hours of tracking confirmation of delivery. Buyer pays all shipping. I STRIVE FOR YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION! Your Positive Feedback is always welcome! If you are unhappy with your purchase for ANY reason, please reach out to me right away so that I can swiftly correct the problem. No issue is too large or too small to resolve if we work together in good faith. Please read the feedback that other Buyers have left to learn more about what to expect when you shop with me, & Buy with Confidence. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Price: 11.5 USD

Location: Kennebunk, Maine

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