Pair of Amber Alabaster Sconces
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Pair of Amber Alabaster Sconces
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Jugendstil (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Rewired: Rewired for the US. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 5031stDibs: LU929423672292
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