Alfred Birdsey (Bermuda 1912-1996) Hare & Turtle

All of our pieces are second-hand, and as such there will always be some 'signs-of-use' from their previous lives. We try and accurately grade them to give you a better idea of their condition so you can be confident in your purchase.

 Excellent

• Mint / Like new 
• Refinished / Restored
• Upholstered Goods: Either like new/reupholstered/professionally cleaned

Very Good

• Overall clear of major blemishes, shows minor age-appropriate signs of use.
• Few (if any) surface/finish scratches, moisture/heat stains
• No major scratches, gouges, discolouration.
• No structural or functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Clean, free of any rips/tears/stains unless otherwise noted. 

Good

• Age-appropriate signs of use, some scratches and/or moisture/heat stains, sun discolouration.
• Few (if any) major scratches, gouges, veneer damage.
• Unless noted, no structural / functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Age-appropriate wear and tear, possible minor stains/discolouration, foam/fabric will need replacing soon, future reupholstery should be considered.

TLC / Fair

• Wear and tear exceeding normal use, cosmetic repair/restoration needed.
• Possible scratches, gouges, veneer damage, stains, discolouration.
• Possible structural/functional issues that should be addressed
• Upholstered Goods: Fabric needs cleaning or replacement, foam/stuffing has deteriorated and needs replacing, reupholstery in general should be considered.

With such unique items in our shop, we do shipping a little differently! After selecting ‘Ship’ at checkout, we will email you a quote if the item is eligible for shipping (please note the ‘Pick Up Only’ tag on certain items). Be sure to check out using the email address you wish to communicate through and respond to the quote within 7 days. If we do not receive a response within 7 days your order will be deemed abandoned.

Upon your agreement to the shipping fees, we will send you an email invoice. Your order will be delivered by courier once full payment is received.

Furniture, Rugs, Artwork, Mirrors and Lighting are available for ‘In-store Pick Up’ only. We are happy to provide you with the names of excellent movers should you need them!

All orders for ‘In-store Pick Up’ must be picked up within 10 days of purchase. After 10 days the order will be considered abandoned.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!
416 546 1760.
unique@aroundtheblock.com

Read our full shipping policy here