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WAS Benson Arts And Crafts Table Lamp c1900
By Was Benson
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful arts and crafts table lamp in the manner of W A S Benson.
A superb table light in the manner of William Arthur Scott Benson, typical of the Arts and Crafts movement and j...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Standard Lamp by WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality with wonderful stylised brass leaf decoration
Originally made for electricity
Rare and previously unrecorded
W.A.S. Benson
Circa 1900
Height 144cm extending to 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Brass, Copper
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper and brass oil lamp. WAS Benson Catalogue number 95.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts copper lilly pad oil light. Price for the pair.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
Large Antique Brass Table Lamp in the Manner of WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique brass Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of WAS Benson.
Beautiful English
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1920s Danish Country Antique Was
Materials
Brass
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks. Price for the pair.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass and copper candlesticks
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks. Price for the pair.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable Mistletoe table lamps.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts and Crafts brass adjustable table lamps with mistletoe decoration to the
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson stamped mark. A very large Arts and Crafts copper lily pad tray.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
H 1.58 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with a serpent style tails
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A pair of Arts & Crafts brass table lamps with lion paw feet and serpent-style tails
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
WAS Benson. A pair of copper & brass wall lights with lily pad wall back plates.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. A rare pair of copper and brass articulated wall lights with lily pad flower heads for
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Was
Materials
Copper
H 13.78 in W 18.9 in D 5.32 in
W A S Benson. An Arts and Crafts chrome plated table lamp with heart shaped base
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
balance weighted ball.
Replaced switch. WAS Benson Catalogue number E1293.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Chrome
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
devoid of the embossed floral decoration.
It is illustrated in the WAS Benson Catalogue, number 503, and
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Copper
H 8.27 in W 51.58 in D 12.01 in
W.A.S. Benson, Antique and Stylish Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp in Bronze circa 1880
By Was Benson
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and clearly marked / patented floor lamp by William Arthur Smith Benson.
This handcrafted and truly stylish antique is in excellent condition and its timeless design will make ...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Bronze
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H 59.5 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in
This Bureau, Was Crafted, Around 1770
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This bureau, crafted around 1770 by the renowned Lorenz Nielsen, features elaborate flower detailing and is presumptively created for a Danish castle - an impressive two-part structu...
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18th Century Antique Was
Materials
Wood
'Don't I Wish it Was Loaded'
By John Hassall
Located in London, GB
was often referred to in his heyday as the 'Poster King'. His poster are immediately recognisable for
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Was
Materials
Gouache
Elegant Late 19th Century Chandelier 'Originally Was Gas'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant late 19th century chandelier , originally it was a gas fixture that was
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Late 19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Was
Materials
Brass
Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Was
Materials
Wood
This Bureau Was Crafted in Europe During the, 1790s
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This exquisite bureau was crafted in Europe during the 1790s. Its design features two sections. It
Category
18th Century Antique Was
Materials
Glass, Wood
Elegant Pair of Late 19th Century 'Originally Was Gas'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of late 19th century sconces, originally they were gas, but have been converted to electricity, the patina is much nicer in person, underneath of each arm, you can s...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Was
Materials
Brass
House in Ghent where Charles V was born - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
House in Ghent where Charles V was born is a lithograph realized in 1864.
Good conditions.
The
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1840s Modern Antique Was
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Art Deco was European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in luxurious platinum. Centered by a sparkling 0.70 carat old European cut diamond of H color and VS2 clari...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Was
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
A was an Artist - Wood Engraving by William Nicholson - 1898
By William Nicholson
Located in Roma, IT
A was an Artist is a Wood engraving, realized by the Artist William Nicholson in 1898
Titled " A
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1890s Modern Antique Was
Materials
Woodcut
No Reserve
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Antique Master Print Loquebantur Omnes 'Everyone Was Talking', C.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
: Made by ‘Tieleman Cato Bruining’ after ‘Cornelis Troost’. Tieleman Cato Bruining (1807-1877) was a
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19th Century Antique Was
Materials
Paper
Austrian, Artdeco, Bedside Table Lamp, Was Made in the 1920
Located in Vienna, Austria
This vintage table or bedside lamp was made in Austria in the 1920s, during the Artdeco period
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Was
Materials
Brass
150 Year Old Water Tank that was converted into a Credenza
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
old water tank was converted into a credenza. The patina and the rivets are absolutely amazing looking
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Was
Materials
Steel
"Nohubo remedio" (There was no remedy) - Etching and Aquatint on Paper
By Francisco Goya
Located in Soquel, CA
"Nohubo remedio" (There was no remedy) - Etching and Aquatint on Paper
Bold 3rd or 4th edition
Category
1790s Old Masters Antique Was
Materials
Engraving, Paper, Etching, Aquatint
H 22.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.5 in
'Evening Landscape', AIC, Russian-American, Palette & Chisel Club, Who Was Who
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. He was a member of the Palette & Chisel Club, the Chicago Academy of Fine Art, Chicago Society of
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1920s Antique Was
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board
Peach Persian Medallion Bakhtiari Wool Rug was handcrafted in the 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Bakhtiari hand-knotted wool rug with a gray color field. This Persian piece has a blue, beige, red-rust, and peach in a classic medallion floral design.
This rug ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Was
Materials
Wool
Captain Cook's Encampment in Australia where The Endeavour was Beached, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
boat was beached. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.
HMS Endeavour
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Early 1800s Antique Was
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 19.3 in D 0 in
Antique print titled Nemo Loquebantur (No One Was Speaking), ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Cato Bruining’ after ‘Cornelis Troost’. Tieleman Cato Bruining (1807-1877) was a Dutch painter
Category
1850s Antique Was
Materials
Paper
Antique Heavy Plate Glass Mirror with Great Patina. Frame was Originally Gilded.
Located in Chicago, IL
been a coffee table top and there are signs indicating that the Mirror Frame was originally gilded. The
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Was
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 43 in W 18.75 in D 1.5 in
When I was a Boy. Upper Class Country Pursuits Interior. Victorian. Edwardian.
By John Arthur Lomax
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
John Arthur Lomax.
English ( b.1857 - d.1923 ).
When I was a Boy.
Oil on Panel. Signed.
Image
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Was
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"And There Was Light" from the Genesis portfolio old testament bible landscape
By Abel Pann
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"And There Was Light" is a reproduction giclée print on watercolor paper. It is based after the
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1920s Modern Antique Was
Materials
Giclée
WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson style. An Arts & Crafts silver-plate centerpiece with conical shaped bowl raised on
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Was
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.32 in W 10.67 in D 10.67 in
ANTiQUE ELIZABETH CLARK SIGNED 1787 WHEN SHE WAS 9 GEORGE II NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Located in GB
, 1787 dated needlework sampler signed by Elizabeth Clark when she was nine years old
I have four other
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1780s English Georgian Antique Was
Materials
Cotton
H 26.38 in W 18.31 in D 1.58 in
Small Antique Map of England and Wales as It Was During the Heptarchy
Located in Langweer, NL
England and Wales as it was during the Heptarchy, a phrase referring to the seven kingdoms that arose
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Was
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of India as Described It Was before the 5th Century, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Ganges, etc. Artists and Engravers: Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) was a British engraver and print seller
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18th Century Antique Was
Materials
Paper
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The
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1920s Other Antique Was
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 65 in L 102 in
Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"
By A. Durenne
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
was a French cast iron and bronze foundry, active, especially in Paris, France, between 1847 and 1930
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1880s French Classical Roman Antique Was
Materials
Iron
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 31.5 in
Original Master Print Rumor Erat in Casa 'There Was a Commotion in the House'
Located in Langweer, NL
’. Tieleman Cato Bruining (1807-1877) was a Dutch painter, lithographer and book illustrator. Cornelis Troost
Category
19th Century Antique Was
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
"The Main Point of Mull's Concentration Was Never Again to be Caught Off th
By William Henry Dethlef Koerner
Located in Fort Washington, PA
best known for his adventure novels, including Apache, and he was a frequent contributor of short
Category
1920s Antique Was
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Great Drawing- Room Was Haunted by a Tuneful Spirit That Came and Went
By Jessie Willcox Smith
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1915
Medium: Watercolor, Gouache and Charcoal on Board
Dimensions: 26.25" x 16.50"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
LITERATURE
Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Boston, Massachuse...
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1910s Antique Was
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache, Board
A View of London as it was in the Year 1647 pub. by Boydell 1756
Located in Paonia, CO
A View of London as it was in the Year 1647 is a hand colored copper engraving published by the
Category
1750s Other Art Style Antique Was
Materials
Etching
En bouche qui fut fraîche, goût de fiel (In the mouth that was once fresh, ...
By Georges Rouault
Located in Fairlawn, OH
En bouche qui fut fraîche, goût de fiel (In the mouth that was once fresh, the taste of bitterness
Category
1920s French School Antique Was
Materials
Aquatint
Original Vintage Poster What Was It A Flight Into The Blue Belle Epoque Art Book
Located in London, GB
entitled Was war es? Ein flug ins blaue - What Was It? A Flight Into The Blue by Richard Nordhausen (1868
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Was
Materials
Paper
H 18.12 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 in
So Hate That is Brother to Death Was in the Heart of Craftainy the Harper
By Newell Convers Wyeth
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Sight Size 22.50" x 52.00", Framed 30.00" x 60.00"
Signature: Signed 'N.C. Wyeth' (Lower Right)
Exhibited
Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and...
Category
1910s Antique Was
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Wrath of Elihu: 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid.'
By William Blake
Located in Storrs, CT
The Wrath of Elihu. 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid'. 1823-25. Engraving
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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Was
Materials
Engraving
William BlakeThe Wrath of Elihu: 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid.', 1923-25
H 8.63 in W 6.53 in D 0.5 in
Abstraction with Triangles
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in London, GB
Abraham Walkowitz (1878 - 1965) was an early and important figure in the development of American
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Was
Materials
Paper, Ink
Painting Lucien Adrion (1889-1953)
Located in Esbeek, NL
Lucien Adrion was born May 25, 1889 in Strasbourg, France. He was was a French Post-Impressionist
Category
19th Century French Antique Was
Materials
Paint
Portrait of Frances Lady Whitmore nee Brooke, Exquisite Carved Frame, Old Master
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
)
Titan Fine Art presents this exquisite portrait that depicts Frances Brooke, Lady Whitmore when she was
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Was
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 49.22 in D 2.37 in
Peel Castle, Isle of Man with cliffs and boats in the harbour and soft light
Located in ludlow, GB
Ward Heys was a Manchester Artist who was active in the latter part of the nineteenth century. He
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Was
Materials
Oil
Louis Ernest Barrias Bronze Sculpture
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Dallas, TX
any reasonable offers.
Louis-Ernest Barrias (13 April 1841 – 4 February 1905) was a French sculptor
Category
1910s Antique Was
Materials
Bronze
A Set of Eight Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire Plates Framed
Located in Pewsey, GB
* was originally published in 1763 as part of Diderot and D'Alembert's *Encyclopédie*, with plates
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Was
Materials
Paper
"Young Girl" Oil on Canvas by Heinrich Hollein (1874-1947), Germany, 1922
By Heinrich Hollein
Located in Alexandria, VA
, 1922". Heinrich Höllein was a German Impressionist & Modern artist who was born in 1874 and spent his
Category
1920s European Art Deco Antique Was
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
Lionel Walden oil on canvas Title..Voyage of Discovery..
By Lionel Walden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
our photos a full description of Lionel Walden, and "The Voyage of Discovery" that was done by an
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Late 19th Century American Antique Was
Materials
Paint
Pierre Montezin large French Impressionist painting harvesting scene and poplars
By PIERRE EUGÈNE MONTEZIN, 1874 - 1946
Located in Harkstead, GB
, predominantly depicting the countryside of Ile-de-France and Parisian street scenes.
He was born into an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Was
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 3 in
Hand carved maternity statue by the Bamana people of Mali, 1900th
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved statue of a woman breastfeeding. It was created by the people of the Bamana tribe
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Was
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Chinese Export Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Was
Materials
Silver
Antique 1880s Firmin Didot Hollande Romain Architectural Lithograph Diptych 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
, florals and fleur de lis; mottled silver and gold mat.
"Firmin Didot (14 April 1764 – 24 April 1836) was
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1880s Antique Was
Materials
Paper
H 27 in W 31 in D 1.25 in
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There is a range of antique was for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique was was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique was have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique was bearing Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique was over the years, but those made by William Arthur Benson, A. Durenne and Francois Andre Clemencin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- What is an antique bureau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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- What is an antique cellarette?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- What is antique ironstone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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