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Pair of Silver Plate Donkey Menu Holders

About the Item

Highly stylized pair of vintage silver plate donkey menus, place cards, or card holders. Great detail to their facial expressions and bodies. There is a clip attached to the base to hold a menu or place card. One donkey is missing his tail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.4 in (3.56 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.52 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. one donkey is missing his tail, normal wear otherwise tarnish.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SIL9NE1stDibs: LU1946321983522

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