*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.
This listing is for a pair of bookmarks made around 30-40 years ago for Ginza Wako Department Store. The gold writing on the lid of the wooden box says ‘kotobuki’, which can mean ‘congratulations’ or ‘long life’. Since this is a pair I imagine it might have been an anniversary gift. Please read below regarding the condition of the bookmarks.
Ginza Wako was established in 1881 by Hattori Kintaro. It is in located in the Ginza shopping district in downtown Tokyo, and is a luxury-specialised department store selling brand name goods. The sixth floor hosts art exhibits and there’s a tea room located in the annex building.
Sizes
Box: H.2.5cm (0.9”) x 17.5cm (6.8”) x 10.8cm (4.2”)
Bookmarks: L.11.3cm (4.4”) x 2.8cm (1.1”) diameter top
Condition
They’re in decent condition aside from a spot of corrosion on the back of the gold bookmark, as well as a few light scratches/scuffing. Both have patina and marks where they slot in under the straps in the box.
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
