Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Allan Adler
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Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Allan Adler
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- Creator:Allan Adler (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1950
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 14060979344564
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