English Art Deco/Trench Art Chrome, Brass and Black Bakelite Bomb Paperweight
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English Art Deco/Trench Art Chrome, Brass and Black Bakelite Bomb Paperweight
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1932
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Port Hope, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: DD 0006151stDibs: LU100037912473
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