• The instrument was invented in China in
the 3rd to 5th centuries AD, during the
Jin dynasty. lIl The ruan, another Chinese
instrument, is the ancestor of the yuegin.
Ill The name yueqin once applied to all
instruments with a moon-shaped
soundboard, including the ruan; however,
&#34;yueqin&#34; now applies to a separate
category from the run family.
• Website for full information on this type
of instrument below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yueqin
• I am unsure what type of wood was
used to make this Yueqín, other than it is
a hardwood.
• There is a hook at the back at the top of
the Yuèqin to hang it on the wall.
• In very good condition, no breaks,
cracks, or chips. Some wear on edge.
View images.
• Height at the top of the piece is 3&#34;
• Total Length: 24&#34;
• Top to bottom of frets: 16.25&#34;
• &#34;Moon&#34; Section:
1.75&#34; x 14.25&#34; x 14.25&#34;
Dimensions:
1.75&#34; x 14.25&#34; x 14.25&#34;
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Japanese or Chinese Yuègín Lute or Moon Guitar

• The Pyrex Watercolour pattern, which
was produced in the late 1970&#39;s and
early 1980&#39;s before being discontinued in
the 1990&#39;s.
• The Watercolour Cobalt Blue pattern
features a glossy, semi-transparent finish
with a decorative design, and the
&#34;Lagoon&#34; aspect refers to a specific
decorative design within this line.
• This is the large size, and holds 3 litres
of liquid.
• The label on the base reads:
(4 QT / 3.7 L No. 326) (10) (MADE IN
USA) (15...) PYREX (MICROWAVE
SAFE) (NO BROILER) (NO STOVETOP)
• In good condition, no breaks, cracks. or
chips. Some wear and scratches on the
glass. View images.
• Weight:
1 kg. 608 grams or 3 lb. 8.75 oz.
• 4 3/8&#34; x 11.75&#34; x 11.75&#34;
Dimensions:
 4 3/8&#34; x 11.75&#34; x 11.75&#34;
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Pyrex Watercolour Cobalt Blue Lagoon Mixing Bowl

• This wooden horse mannequin has
articulated legs with joints at hock, knee,
and shoulder. The same for the back
lags.
• The head is attached to nineteen
segmented articulated pieces, allowing
for multiple poses.
• The articulated joints use both cotter
pins, and small screw and bolts to allow
movement.
• The detail on this model is impressive,
with carved horseshoes, and a detailed
face, and shaping of the body.
• I have not been able to find the makers
mark or the country of origin on this
piece, and the joint section on the front
legs differs from other models I&#39;ve
researched.
• The original stand was lost, and a
replacement stand has been made.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Horse: 12.5&#34; x 14&#34; x 2 7/8&#34;
• Stand: 10.5&#34; x 5.5&#34; x 5.5&#34;
Dimensions:
See description for sizes.
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Articulated Wooden Model of a Horse

• The blades are made from German
steel with stone grinding finish combined
with black Santoprene ergonomic
handles ensure exceptional quality.
• The dimpled blades help prevent food
from binding.
The set contains
• 3.5" paring&nbsp;(2.0mm blade
thickness).
• 6" utility (2.5mm blade thickness).
• 7" santoku (2.5mm blade
thickness).
• 8" chef's (3.0mm blade thickness).
• 8" carving (3.0mm blade
thickness).
• 8: honing steel made of high carbon
steel.
• They are all neatly housed in a sleek,
strong cut-resistant bamboo block.
• This is a gently used item, and all
appear to be in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
See description for sizes.
 
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KURAIDORI 6 Piece Kitchen Cutting Utensil Set with Block

• Fratelli Toso is a historic Murano glass
manufacturer that has been producing
art glass for over 150 years. Founded in
1854 by six brothers, the company
played a significant role in the revival of
Venetian glassmaking and the
development of modern glass design,
particularly in the 20th century.
• Although the original furnace closed in
1982, the company continues to produce
Murano glass today under the name
Antica Vetreria Fratelli Toso
• Hand Blown Art Glass, Centerpiece
Console Bowl with Bullicante Bubbles,
Vintage Handmade in Italy
• This is the vintage hand-blown Murano
glass centre piece bowl, with a blue
center, gold-pink edges, and controlled,
bullicante bubbles!
• The underside is ribbed, and the
bottom is ground smooth. that was
produced in the 1950&#39;s through
the1960&#39;s.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Weight:
1 kg. 832 grams or 4 lbs. 5/8 oz.
• 2.25&#34; x 11.25&#34; x 11&#34;
Dimensions:
2.25&#34; x 11.25&#34; x 11&#34;
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Fratelli Toso Murano Bowl

• Edina Crystal was owned and operated by
Robert (Robbie) Gilmour, in Kelowna, B.C.
• The Scottish Shoppe carried his products
for many years up until his death in the early
2000&#39;s.
• Robbie served his apprenticeship with
Edinburgh Crystal in Scotland and all his
products were hand cut.
• He supplied cities and city councils
across Canada with beautiful giftware for
resale or as gifts to dignitaries.
• These glasses are most likely to be
Bohemian crystal as I know Robbie
preferred.
• This is a set of 6 wine glasses, hand cut
by Robbie that are in excellent condition,
no chips, breaks, flea bits!
• Weight: 131 grams or 4 5/8 oz.
• 5.25&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34;
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Edina Crystal Wine Glasses Set of 6

BRING ALL THE WRAPPING MATERIAL, AS IT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

• This dinnerware set is marked &#34;Johann
Haviland, Bavaria, Germany&#34;, and was
produced in the 1970&#39;s and 1980&#39;s at the
Waldershof, Germany factory.
• The Johann Haviland&#39;s Blue Garland
pattern is accented with delicate light
blue flowers on a white background and
platinum trim.
• The set consists of:
(4) - Tea Cups 2 7/8&#34; x 4.75&#34; x 4&#34;
(4) - Saucers 1&#34; x 6.25&#34; x 6.25&#34;
(8) - Dinner Plate 1&#34; x 10&#34; x 10&#34;
(8) - Side Plate 1&#34; x 7.75&#34; x 7.75&#34;
(8) - Butter Plates .75&#34; x 63/8&#34; x 6 3/8&#34;
(8) - Soup Bowls 1 5/8&#39; x 7.5&#34; x 7.5&#34;
(8) - Dessert Bowls 1.25&#34; x 5.5&#34; x5.5&#34;
(2) - Covered Serving Dishes
7.5&#34; x 11.25 x 8.5&#34;
(1) - Oval Serving Bowl
27/8&#34; x10.75&#34; x7.75&#34;
(1) - Round Serving Bowl
2 7/8&#34; x 8.5&#34; x 8.5&#34;
(1) - Oval Serving Platter 1.25&#34; x 13&#34; x 9 5/8&#34;
(1) - Gravy Boat 4.75&#34; x 8.75&#34; x 4.5&#34;
(1) - Gravy under plate 7/8&#34; x 9.75&#34; x 6 3/8&#34;
(1) - Creamer 5.5&#34; x 5&#39; x 4&#34;
(1) Sugar with lid set 5&#34; x 6.5&#34; x 4.75&#34;
• All in excellent condition, no breaks or
cracks, or chips. Exception is one chip on
one tea cup. No wear on platinum
trim. View images.
Dimensions:
See description
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Johann Haviland Blue Garland, 57 Piece Set

• Judi Dyelle graduated with honours
from the Ontario College of Art in 1967.
She was awarded the Lieutenant
Governor&#39;s Medal of Excellence.
• After graduating she received a Canada
Council Grant and spent a year and a
half traveling in Japan and studied with
Tatsuzo Shimaoka
• When Judi returned to Canada, she
began teaching pottery in Toronto and
continued teaching in Vancouver,
Montreal and Victoria.
• Judi was invited to participate in an
International Ceramic Festival and
exhibition in Mokpo, Korea.
• In 1984 Judi and husband Robin
Hopper founded both the collective,
Fired Up! Contemporary Works in Clay&#39;
and the Metchosin International Summer
School of the Arts (MISSA).
• This piece is thrown porcelain, gas fired
reduction atmosphere to cone 10. The
glaze variations result from it&#39;s placement
in the kiln, and where the flames moved
inside the kiln. There is an intentional
crackle finish to the glaze.
• Signed and dated 1988 on the base.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• 3 3/8&#34; x 4.25&#34; x 4.25&#34;
Dimensions:
3 3/8&#34; x 4.25&#34; x 4.25&#34;
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Judi Dyelle Copper Red - Celadon Vase

• The history of a Lefton Japan Ceramic
Female Pig Sow Figurine (H453) is tied to
the George Zoltan Lefton Company,
founded in 1941 by George Zoltan
Lefton.
• The &#34;Occupied Japan&#34; era (1946-1952)
saw the first Lefton China pieces, many
produced by the Miyawo Company,
arrive in the U.S. The H453 figurine likely
dates from this period.
• This is large for Lefton delicately hand
decorated and painted figurine shows all
the shading and details.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks, or chips. View images.
• 3.25&#34; x 6.75&#34; X 2&#34;
Dimensions:
3.25&#34; x 6.75&#34; X 2&#34;
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Vintage LEFTON Japanese Ceramic Pig

• Fostoria Glass Company began in
Fostoria, Ohio, in 1887, and relocated to
Moundsville, West Virginia, in 1891. The
company closed in 1986.
• The Fostoria Heirloom Blue Opalescent
line of glassware was produced by the
Fostoria Glass Company from 1959 to
1970.
• It is characterized by a striking blue
opalescent colour and a distinctive, often
free-form, art glass design.
• This line is part of Fostoria&#39;s Mid-
Century Heirloom collection, and is
known for its hand-blown glass
construction.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Weight: 587 grams or 1lb. 4.75 oz.
• 5&#34; X 8.5&#34; x 8.5&#34;
Dimensions:
 5&#34; X 8.5&#34; x 8.5&#34;
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Fostoria Heirloom Blue Opalescent Dish

• Very clever and well thrown and
designed coffee mug.
• This was fired to cone 6 in an electric
kiln with a buff coloured cream
stoneware clay with underglazes for the
colour.
• The cat design has been sgraphtoed
into the raw clay, and various
underglazes and oxides have been
added. The handle has also been
creatively made!
• Interesting signature as well. I have not
been able to find the name of the potter
that made this pice.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks, or chips. View images.
• 4 5/8&#34; x  4.5&#34;  3 3/8&#34;
Dimensions:
4 5/8&#34; x  4.5&#34;  3 3/8&#34;
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Very Cute Hand Thrown Cat Mug

• The Blenko Double Spout Cobalt Glass
Carafe, or Blenko 384 water bottle, is a
well-known design of hand-blown glass.
• First produced in 1938, its unique
shape, featuring dual spouts and a
center indentation, was designed to fit
the narrow shelves of early refrigerators.
• These are made by Blenko Glass Co. in
Milton, WV. This one dates to the 1960&#39;s
through 1970&#39;s.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Weight: 892 grams or 1lb. 15.5 oz.
• 8&#34; x 6.5&#34; x 3&#34;
Dimensions:
8&#34; x 6.5&#34; x 3&#34;
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Vintage Blenko Double Spout Cobalt Blue Glass Carafe

• The Caithness Cadenza Heart Vase is a
1980&#39;s art glass collectible designed by
Colin Terris for Caithness Glass.
• Caithness is a Scottish company
founded in 1961.
• The vase features intricate hand-blown
glass with an overlay of millefiori and
glass chips, with four dark heart shape
pulled from a clear layer and encased in
glass.
• The Cadenza range was time-
consuming to produce and was only
manufactured for a short period of three
years.
• This piece is signed, but extremely
difficult to read.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks, or chips. View images.
• Weight: 15 7/8 oz. or  449 grams
• 4 5/8&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34;
Dimensions:
4 5/8&#34; x 2.75&#34; x 2.75&#34;
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Caithness Cadenza Heart Vase

• Heavy glass dish or ashtray layered
with two various colours of green glass,
both are uranium glass.
• There is no signature, but after
consulting with the Murano Collector&#39;s
group, they suggested that one of the
following furnaces in Murano made this
piece. Either Cenedes, Seguso Vetri
d&#39;arte glass, or the Favio Poli furnaces.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• 1 5/8&#34;  X 5&#34; x 5&#34;
• Weight: 616 grams or 1 lb. 5.75 oz.
Dimensions:
1 5/8&#34;  X 5&#34; x 5&#34;
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Murano Uranium Glass Ashtray/Dish

• Blue Mountain Pottery (BMP) was a
Canadian company established in 1953
in Collingwood, Ontario, known for its
unique drip glaze pottery. It was founded
by Jozo Weider, who also owned the
Blue Mountain ski resort, and developed
by Weider, Dennis Tupy, and Mirek
Hambalek. The company ceased
operations in 2004.
• This pottery longhair Persian cat by
BMP is in the classic flowing drip glaze,
which makes each piece distinctive.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
Dimensions:
4&#34; x 7.5&#34; X 3.75&#34;
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Vintage Blue Mountain Pottery Longhair Persian Cat

• These glasses are made by
PuckatorLtd., who are a wholesale
distributor of gifts, homeware, and
accessories, established in 1990 by Mark
Howard. in Cornwall, England.
• These green cactus shot glasses have a
ribbed texture like Barrel cats, and two
little arms on each side of the glass.
• These are cast mold made, and the
&#34;seam&#34; line down the handle side.
• Made of glass with a capacity of
approx. 50 ml., and not suitable for
dishwashers.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Weight: 102 grams or 3 5/8 oz.
• 2 3/8&#34; x 2.5&#34; x 2&#34;
Dimensions:
 2 3/8&#34; x 2.5&#34; x 2&#34;
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4 Vintage Cactus Shot Glasses

• This is the smaller size, and will make a
2 cups of espresso coffee.
• GB Guido Bergna was founded in the
1930&#39;s and quickly became the leader in
stainless steel coffee makers. It was later
taken over by Bialetti in the 2000&#39;s.
• This piece has the
&#34;gb&#34; etched onto the
side of the upper section, so was made
between 1980 and 2000.
• The Guido Bergna Italian Coffee Maker
Model INOX 10-18 is in Italy. It espresso
maker is compatible with gas stoves or
electric.
• In very good used condition, no breaks,
dents, some minor surface scratching.
View images.
•  6.25&#34; X 5 1/8&#34; x 3.75&#34;
Dimensions:
6.25&#34; X 5 1/8&#34; x 3.75&#34;
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Guido Bergna Italian Espresso Machine

• This is a large hand formed cone
shaped vase with 3 sculpted penguin
forms at the base.
• The base is covered with a fabric most
likely to cover rough spots, so I do not
know who made this unique piece!
• Crystalline glazes are one of the most
difficult glazes to perfect, so whoever
made this piece is an accomplished
potter. The top lip appears to be
chipped, but is not. The potter decided
to leave the edge in a freeform style.
• Cone 10 porcelain or possibly white
stoneware.
• In good condition, no cracks. or chips,
but one penguin does has a broken beak
unfortunately. View images.
• 11.5&#34; x 4.25&#34; x 4.25&#34;
Dimensions:
11.5&#34; x 4.25&#34; x 4.25&#34;
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Weird &#38; Wonderful Penguin Vase

• Wooden Mexican Folk Art Angels with
Wings are made most notably in the
state of Oaxaca, and the state of
Guerrero known for their
&#34;cacheton&#34; or chubby-cheeked angels.
This is the smallest one I&#39;ve ever seen,
yet it retains at the details of those larger.
This one has a &#34;beauty mark&#34; on the
cheek, and mole on the bottom lip.
• there is a number on the back (#10137),
but no signature by the artist.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or paint chips. View images.
• 1.5&#34;  5 7/8&#34; x 3 1/8&#34;
Dimensions:
 1.5&#34;  5 7/8&#34; x 3 1/8&#34;
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Vintage Miniature Mexican Folk Art Angel with Wings

• Kurt Wokan (1927-1995) was a German
glass artist and designer known for his
work with Ingrid Glashütten (Ingrid Glass)
in the 1960&#39;s and 1970&#39;s.
• He was the creative director at Ingrid
Glashütten, and is recognized for his
Brutalist style, characterized by textured
surfaces often resembling bark or ice.
• A prominent feature of his work was the
use of textured glass, giving his pieces a
unique tactile quality.
• Many of his creations were produced
using molds, allowing for consistent
shapes and textures in his designs.
• The signature on the base reads IG
&#34;Ingrid Glass&#34;
&#34; and the number 3077.
• This piece has depressions of
seashells.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• Weight: 891 grams or 1 lbs. 15 3/8 oz.
• 5 7/8&#34; x 2 7/8&#34; x 2 7/8&#34;
Dimensions:
 5 7/8&#34; x 2 7/8&#34; x 2 7/8&#34;
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Kurt Wokan Shell Vase for Ingrid Glass

• The colouring in the glaze graduates
from top to bottom; first the buff, then to
pink, and finally to blue with white
highlight sections.
• Buff coloured clay, fired to cone 6 or
higher, fired in an electric kiln.
• The handle has a very interesting form.
• Both mugs have chop marks, but after
researching, I have not been able to find
the name of the potter.
• Both in excellent condition, no breaks
or cracks. One mug has &#34;kiln shelf
chips&#34; from the firing process.
View
images.
•  4&#34; X 4.25&#34; x  3.25&#34;
Dimensions:
4&#34; X 4.25&#34; x  3.25&#34;
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2 Rainbow Mugs

• Scott, a self-taught potter, started
making pots in 1972. After travelling
around BC, Scott settled on Denman Is.
• Scott and Garnet have enjoyed a 50+
year career that includes high-end large
decorative pieces, ceramic murals that
can be the centrepiece of a room, high-
volume production work, dozens of craft
fairs, and many gallery exhibits.
• Garnet, his partner at the time was the
decorator, and designer of many of the
images like the cat on this plate.
• A light cream stoneware clay, finely
thrown, with a &#34;foot&#34;. Fired to cone 10 in
a gas kiln. Various oxides have been
used to create the cat image, and semi-
matte glaze has been applied. Signed on
the reverse with &#34;S&G B&#34;
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or glaze chips. View images.
• .75&#34; x 11.25&#34;  X 11.25&#34;
Dimensions:
.75&#34; x 11.25&#34;  X 11.25&#34;
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Scott &#38; Garnet Beardsley Cat Plate

• The company was founded in 1953 by
Jozo Wider in Collingwood, Ontario,
Canada.
• The company was famous for using a
trademarked &#34;blue/green flow glaze&#34;
glazing process on its red clay.
• The bookends were glazed slightly
different then some of their other pieces,
as it was only the mane and the eyes that
have the green/blue glaze.
This bookend was made between 1960
and 2004 when the company closed.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
Dimensions:
81/8&#34; x 7.5&#34;  3 5/8&#34;
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Vintage Blue Mountain Pottery Horse Head Bookend

• &#34;Doodles the Clown&#34; is made up in two
parts. The top is the reamer, and the
bottom section is to collect the juice.
• The clown hat is the reamer with seven
holes in the ruffled collar. His face
features a button nose and curling
sideburns.
• The bottom section is Mr. Doodle&#39;s
body with arms and legs, and collects
the juice for pouring.
• This ceramic piece is hand painted in
black, umber, orange, yellow, green,
pastel green and white.
• The under mark has the
&#34;MIKORI&#34; cherry blossom symbol, and HAND
PAINT MADE IN JAPAN.
• In very good condition, no breaks,
cracks, but some chipping on hat.
Crazing on glaze. View images.
• 5.75&#34; x  5&#34; X 3.25&#34;
Dimensions:
 5.75&#34; x  5&#34; X 3.25&#34;
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Vintage 1940&#39;s Mikori Ware Japan Hand Painted Juicer

Victoria (British Columbia, Canada) SELLER MANAGED Reseller Online Auction - Balfour Avenue (STORAGE)

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Five hand-painted wooden Russian nesting dolls, largest approx 5.9 in H, then 4.25 in, 2.88 in, 2 in, 1.25 in, all fitting inside one another

Matryoshka doll 5.9 in

Matryoshka doll 4.25 in

Matryoshka doll 2.88 in

Matryoshka doll 2 in

Matryoshka doll 1.25 in

Front view of full set of five nesting dolls with size reference

1990s linden wood with acrylic paint and gloss varnish, green ground with red floral pattern, stylised female faces

Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls set of 5

• Matryoshka dolls, also known as
Russian nesting dolls, originated in the
late 1890&#39;s, and are a relatively modern
creation.
• The first set was created in 1890 by
Vasily Zvyozdochkin.
• The concept was inspired by a
Japanese Fukurama doll, which was
brought to Russia by Elizaveta
Mamontova.
• The dolls are made from various
materials: linden wood, acrylic paints,
water-based gloss varnish.
• This Matryoshka doll set dates to the
1990&#39;s.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• These range in height from:
1.25&#34;, 2&#34;, 2 7/8&#34;, 4.25&#34;, 5 7/8&#34;
Dimensions:
See description for sizes.
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Matryoshka with 5 Nesting Pieces

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, October 20 2025

Category A: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Pickup Location: Balfour Ave., Victoria, BC, V9A 1S1 View Map (opens in new window)

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Matryoshka with 5 Nesting Pieces

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, October 20 2025

Category A: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Pickup Location: Balfour Ave., Victoria, BC, V9A 1S1 View Map (opens in new window)

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