Tortoise Shell Cellulose Acetate Mazzucchelli RAW original extruded sheets.

Description

I have made this listing as detailed as possible and may be a bit to read through. But don't fret, I will gladly answer any question you may have.
Please ask any questions before you bid
.
I currently am working 15+ hour days, 7 days a week, away from home. I only do eBay as a hobby. So I ask for your patience in response. Thank you for your understanding.
Listing is for 1 (one) 6-3/4" x 8" sheet, of your choice of one the pictures shown, per .00 purchase. Purchase as many as you'd like. Mix and match.
I have condensed some listings to have sheets that are priced the same. Each picture has a name or number in the top right. If those numbers are in this listing
YOU get to choose whichever you would like to receive
. Please refer to that when purchasing. Just go to the "send seller a message" and request the one(s) you want. I will ship out within 48 hours unless you buy on a weekend. Friday through Sunday will ship Monday. I have a few others in other listings, but do not have access to anything new, ONLY this vintage stock on hand. I have set the shipping to 5 days because some forget to let me know their choice(s), and I have to ask several times. Which gives me a late shipping mark. If you let me know when you order, they ship very quickly. Thanks
Here are Tortoise Shell
New Old Stock
(no longer in production) original virgin raw plasticized cellulose acetate extruded sheets that were used to make sunglass frames and costume jewelry in the 50's through the 80's, maybe earlier. Imported from
Italy
. Manufactured by the world leader, founded in 1849, Mazzucchelli. These sheets are from their Tectonic line of acetate sheets. There are also some sheets from LAES called Optistyle 2000( Also produced in Italy). Th
What can you do with these? There are virtually endless ideas. Put them in frames, special inlays, add some low temperature back lighting and you have some cool mood lighting for your bar at home. How about you bar / club owners? Use them above the dance floor, DJ booth? You can also heat these up and form them to whatever shape you want. Keep in mind that these have the characteristics similar to plexiglass but not as brittle.
Unfortunately I do not have any eyeware equipment or known sources of any. Nor do I have a way to procure any new stock. Being this product is at least 25 years old, once this is gone, it is gone.
Some are 4 mm(just over 5/32") and some 8 mm(appx. 5/16") thick.
These sheets originally cost over and
up
each.
All sheets are 6-3/4 inches
wide
. I do have them available to cut from 8 inches up to  27 inches in length.   Over 11 inches long have to be shipped different.
If you want a full UNCUT 27 inch long sheet. Purchase 3 sheets for each full uncut sheet wanted.  1 - 2 uncut sheets usually cost around to ship. So choose the shipping option. MORE than that, you must contact me so I can calculate the shipping options for you before purchase.
Auction is for 1 sheet 6-3/4" x 8"  so you would bid by number wanted. Remember YOU get the color/pattern of your choice, that I have in stock in this listing. Refer to the name in the upper right of the pictures when placing your order.
Please note that these are RAW extruded vintage stock, NOT a finished product and have been warehoused on pallets for many years and some will have some light scratches and possible slight warpage. I will send a simple "how to" instruction sheet with your order for polishing, bending, and flattening.
Special deal on the entire lot!!!  And available locally. WARNING - there are over 800
(total)
1/3
sheets of all 6 different tortoise I have available. The 4
pictured in this listing are what you can choose from in this listing. I have 3
that are more scarce available, a little higher priced, inquire.
I also have some solid colors and striped patterns
not
included at this price, See my other listing. And a couple of the more expensive colors/patterns. Inquire.
I will send 1/3 sheets via US Postal Flat Rate because of weight. I can get 5 - 9 sheets in the envelope(depending on thickness), more than that will have be in the flat rate box.
Note: These are not flimsy, they get heavier with the amount you want. They weigh 7oz. - 3 pounds each depending on thickness, and length.
Now the technical stuff. Please be patient I do not do this for a living and have a young family. I will gladly answer any questions you may have. I want all winning bidders to have a smooth transaction. Check my Feedback and bid with confidence! It is 100% for a reason. Member since 1998.
Sold as-is
.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE YOU BID!!
NOTE:
O
utside U.S there is a 4
lb maximum on shipping in envelope and a 20 lb limit in a medium box. Please tell me which sheet(s) you are interested in, quantity and thickness. This will help in
deciphering which service needs used and
speedy shipping once you purchase.
If you are confused about any part of the descriptions....PLEASE ask before you bid. Thank You!
Canadian and international customers - I have no control over shipping rates, duties or any other taxes on your end. I do everything possible to ship within the guidelines of USPS.
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