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Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s

About the Item

Dimension: Height: 14 inches Width: 13 inches Depth: 12 inches. About the object: This elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a Manhattan bar, and dates from around the 1880s. Since electricity was one of the main and newfangled inventions of that time, the small electric bulbs embedded in the lion's eyes are especially noteworthy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s-1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819330233082

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