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Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s

$1,750
£1,321.53
€1,513.03
CA$2,471.46
A$2,698.24
CHF 1,414.58
MX$32,771.16
NOK 17,665.76
SEK 16,681.19
DKK 11,293.16

About the Item

Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good stable condition. Please see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1110248734565

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