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Lignum Vitae Turned Lemon Squeezer, from the Carter Burden Jr. Collection

$640
$80020% Off
£491.69
£614.6120% Off
€564.94
€706.1820% Off
CA$900.24
CA$1,125.3020% Off
A$1,011.38
A$1,264.2220% Off
CHF 528.45
CHF 660.5620% Off
MX$12,344.35
MX$15,430.4320% Off
NOK 6,709.73
NOK 8,387.1620% Off
SEK 6,315.80
SEK 7,894.7520% Off
DKK 4,215.82
DKK 5,269.7820% Off

About the Item

A turned lemon squeezer, crafted off a single block of Lignum Vitae wood, from the Carter Burden Jr. personal collection. Carter Burden Jr., (1941-1996), New York famous philanthropist, politician and socialite, gathered many exquisite decorative objects during his lifetime. In 2003, his personal collection was auctioned at Sotheby's. This lemon squeezer was purchased at that auction, along with other treen articles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 US 32121stDibs: LU825025600862

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