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Machine Age Desk Sculpture or Paperweight in Bronze & Steel, 1930s

$397.24
£296.09
€335
CA$545.13
A$610.40
CHF 318.48
MX$7,437.25
NOK 4,041.22
SEK 3,842.13
DKK 2,550.57
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About the Item

A stylized desk/horizontal plaque or sculpture fashioned from stainless steel and bronze. Distinct industrial/machine age styling. Pieces of pipe and devices from a steel bending machine mounted in a rather modern and geometrical pattern onto a slightly tilted diamond shaped bronze base. It's a unique piece made in Denmark circa 1920-39. It has an unknown designer/maker or manufacturers stamp to its front. Measurements: 19x12.5x3 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Machine Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20 th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept and intact with patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782241982292

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