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Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box
About the Item
This rare 1935 all-original decorative box was designed and produced by John Otar in California. The box features individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a spectacular, twisting spiral form. It is signed on the bottom, inside and lid 'Otar USA'.
This is a significant piece of Mechanical Age functional design that is gaining increased appreciation by a wider public.
- Creator:Otar USA (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1935
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Van Nuys, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU947419346701
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