Portland Ornament 2002 Simon Benson House and similar items

UP FOR SALE: 2002 Simon Benson House ? The Portland Ornament Series This 2002 ornament depicts the historic Simon Benson House, a Queen Anne-style home and one of Portland?s architectural treasures. Created by Betty Gimarelli as part of her Portland Ornament series, this edition captures the charm and detail of this local landmark. The ornament is numbered #7285 of 15,000, and includes both the original Certificate of Authenticity and red presentation box. Details: Year: 2002 Subject: Simon Benson House Designer: Betty Gimarelli Numbered: 7285 of 15,000 COA and original red box included Made in the USA Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition. No tarnish, damage, or fading. COA is crisp and complete. Box shows light shelf wear only. This series is no longer in production and continues to grow in popularity with collectors of Portland architecture and holiday decor. Designed and produced by Betty Gimarelli since 1989 In December 2013, Betty passed away following a brief and unexpected diagnosis of terminal cancer. Her husband, Jim, also recently diagnosed at the time with a terminal illness, passed away only hours before. These ornaments are no longer produced and are very collectible. Some are actually signed on the back by Betty herself. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!