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Rolls Royce Musical Tantalus with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot
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1960s-1970s Rolls Royce musical tantalus with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot by Charles Sykes on the Font
Large desk ornament Rolls Royce Musical Brandy shot tantalus with decanter and 6 glasses
The tantalus is a Dye Cast model of a 1930s Rolls Royce which plays “O Sole Mio”
The piece is all working, it is in good used condition
Measures: 10” high x 16” long x 7” wide
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- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
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- Seller Location:Chillerton, GB
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