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Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice zinc plated elephant paperweight by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. .

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

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By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Vintage Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk White Porcelain Elephant Coin Bank, Japan
Vintage Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk White Porcelain Elephant Coin Bank, Japan

Vintage Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk White Porcelain Elephant Coin Bank, Japan

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

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1969 Porsche Sunroof Delete

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Dansk Silverplate Elephant Figurine

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Dansk Silverplate Elephant Figurine

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage silver-plate elephant figurine/paperweight by Dansk. Manufacturer: Dansk Origin: Japan Year: 1970s Dimensions: 2.25" wide x 2.25" tall x 1.5" deep.

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Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Elephant Coin Bank for Dansk
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Located in Miami, FL

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1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

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Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s.

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1970s Dansk Animals Paperweights Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
1970s Dansk Animals Paperweights Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

1970s Dansk Animals Paperweights Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

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1970s Gunnar Cyren designed for Dansk paperweight silver plated, elephant and Hippopotamus.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare set elephant silver plated Dansk paperweight, designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1970s nice condition a beautiful set, electroplated zinc.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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