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Gilt Cast Metal Horse's Head

$3,000
£2,247.95
€2,635.25
CA$4,201.48
A$4,709.14
CHF 2,465.30
MX$58,107.95
NOK 30,968.75
SEK 29,151.43
DKK 19,659.13
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About the Item

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. With overall losses to gilt and patination to metal.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1120-3161stDibs: LU1075835637182

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