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Complex wind animated whirligig with a pair of figures moving back and forth on a platform. Lightly weathered old paint on the wood structure. Mounted over metal base.
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Of the Period
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Place of Origin
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Date of Manufacture1940s
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Period
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ConditionGood
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WearWear consistent with age and use
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Dealer LocationNew York, NY
Dimensions
24 in. H
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40 in. W
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21 in. D
61 cm H
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102 cm W
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53 cm D
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Number of Items1
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Reference NumberLU89797617093
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