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17th c. German Memento Mori Monk c.1600-1699

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Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
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ABOUT An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label. CREATOR Littco Products. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
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Early 19th c. German Dog Suit Brushes c. 1840-1860-Price per item
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17th c. Hand Carved French Bishop Bust
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Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century plumber's turnpin, which came in all sizes, usually made of a hard wood such as Lignum Vitae. Used for opening up the ends of lead pipes, hence the indented lin...
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Mid-Late 19th c. Carved Horse c.1850-1890
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ABOUT A mid to late 19th century carved wooden horse with horsehair mane and tail, fabric ears, saddle, harness and nail-head eyes. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Germany or the USA....
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Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
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About A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1...
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