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Vintage Pair Santa Sleigh Sculptures With Bird Head Finials, 1930s

About the Item

Nostalgic opportunity. A pair (2) of hard to find America's Santa sleighs with bird head finials. Rare early hand cast iron sculptures remarkably still exhibiting remnants of their original hand painted black colors. Make attractive decorative vessels for your holiday table. Dimensions: 4.5 inches tall and 7 inches wide No repairs and no damages. Special works of art still retaining some of their original paint. Provenance: private American collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289231117112
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