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Industrial Theme Cast Aluminum Bookends

$450per set
£341.45per set
€390.42per set
CA$628.53per set
A$698.84per set
CHF 364.89per set
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NOK 4,655.89per set
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DKK 2,913.75per set
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About the Item

Pair of industrial themed cast aluminum bookends. Both pieces depict bare chested man in a forge setting pouring molten metal from crucible into a mold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Cast,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Ferndale, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU848230252032

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