Mad River Antler - Vermont: Information

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Natural Antler Sheds	Antler Lighting Construction	Our Location	Retail Availability	Order Information

NATURAL ANTLER SHEDS

Mad River Antler only uses antlers that are naturally shed each year from Moose, Elk Whitetail, Mule and Fallow Deer. Antler sheds are a renewable resource for male Moose, Deer and Elk each year. This process is due to hormone fluctuations which stimulate the shedding of antlers and the re-growth of new ones.

During the amazing growing process, an Elk's antler can grow up to 2 inches per day. The new growing antler is covered in a fuzzy skin called velvet, until the antler quits growing and hardens at summer's end then the velvet dies. They then rub the shedding velvet on trees and shrubs to help remove it revealing white antlers. The rubbing develops their beautiful dark natural color.

There's no question that natural shed antlers are hot these days, with collectors paying top dollar for quality racks and everyone from hunters to hikers searching for shed antlers in fields and backwoods across the country. Over the past decade or so, a growing segment of the general public--including people who don't hunt, who have never actually seen a deer in the wild, or even who don't know that deer shed their antlers every year--has gone absolutely nuts about antlers.

ANTLER LIGHTING CONSTRUCTION

ALL antlers are high grade natural shed antlers, Real Antler, NO reproductions!

Only UL Approved components are used in constructing lighting fixtures. All electrical wires are contained inside of the antler and professionally finished.

All dimensions and weights listed are approximate. Each piece is handcrafted and is unique. Custom designed items are available and are welcomed at no additional charge. Please contact us for pricing.

Additional light sockets on chandeliers are available upon request at an additional charge. Antler light socket covers are handcrafted using real antler and are included in the price.

Most fixtures include a generic light shade. However, specialty light shade options are available at an additional charge. Please note: Many of the fixtures are designed to accommodate clip-on type lamp shades including chandeliers.

Three feet of decorative antique chain is used and included. Additional chain, canopies and plug dimmers are available upon request.

Chandeliers and wall sconces come with a cord and plug that can be direct wired. Professional installation recommended for all direct wired applications.

LOCATION

Mad River Antler products are produced in the heart of the Green Mountains in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. Our workshop and studio is not open to the public. However, by appointment only, you are welcome to visit us.

Mad River Antler products are available by viewing Retail Availability below. A select number of items are available Online.

Please use the Contact page to schedule a visit, complete the information form, email me at kkenia@madriverantler.com or call 802-496-9290.

RETAIL AVAILABILITY

Trees - The only place to shop in Bolton Landing, New York, for fine art and crafts. Located in the center of town on Lakeshore Drive. Contact them at 518-644-5766 for more information.

Bradley House of Fine Crafts and Art - Located in the heart of Warren Village, Vermont, 266 Main Street, Warren, VT 05674. Get a map. You can contact them at 802-496-9714 for more information.

Please check back as we will be adding retailers to our website. Please go to our Contact Us page for more information.

ORDER INFORMATION

A select number of items are available Online.
To place an order and for pricing, contact Mad River Antler at (802) 496-9290 or e-mail info@madriverantler.com.
Some orders can be filled the same day order is received. However, since each piece is unique, allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
Shipping and Handling is additional and is subject to current UPS rates.
Customers are responsible for declaring your State Sales Tax for purchases via the web and phone orders.
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Money Orders, or Certified Checks.
Checks should be made out to: Mad River Antler LLC.
A 50% deposit is required when an order is placed.
Payment in full is due PRIOR to shipping any order. Mad River Antler will email and/or phone you with the Shipping and Handling costs, and the final balance due.
If you cancel your order on a "standard" design item (shown on the website), Mad River Antler will refund 50% of your deposit.
If you cancel your order on a "custom" designed item (new design, or re-designed item), the deposit is not refundable.
Orders are shipped via UPS and are insured for the full amount. When shipping within the Continental United States (not Alaska or Hawaii), Mad River Antler will be responsible for your shipment until it is delivered to you.
If your item arrives damaged, Mad River Antler will authorize UPS to issue a Call Tag and have it returned. Mad River Antler will process a UPS claim, and ship a new item as soon as possible. Any damage should be noted on the delivery receipt, and sent back to Mad River Antler, in the same carton you received it in.
Shipments outside the Continental United States are entirely the responsibility of the customer.