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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.
Details
Of the Period
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
1940s
Period
Condition
Good
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions
24 in. H
x
40 in. W
x
21 in. D
61 cm H
x
102 cm W
x
53 cm D
Dealer Location
New York, NY
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
LU89797617093
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