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Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980

$396per set
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£299.33per set
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€343.98per set
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CA$551.43per set
CA$689.28per set20% Off
A$613.44per set
A$766.80per set20% Off
CHF 321.57per set
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MX$7,496.09per set
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NOK 4,094.83per set
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About the Item

Pair, Modernist Chromed Steel Railroad Tie Bookends Circa 1980.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 2.875 in (7.31 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They have some chrome loss and oxidation commensurate with age and use. See photographs for evaluation.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838235168612

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