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Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed & Dated, circa 1950

$1,750per set
$2,500per set30% Off
£1,307.17per set
£1,867.38per set30% Off
€1,515.45per set
€2,164.93per set30% Off
CA$2,429.83per set
CA$3,471.19per set30% Off
A$2,723.53per set
A$3,890.75per set30% Off
CHF 1,418.06per set
CHF 2,025.80per set30% Off
MX$33,255.44per set
MX$47,507.78per set30% Off
NOK 18,004.22per set
NOK 25,720.32per set30% Off
SEK 17,066.39per set
SEK 24,380.55per set30% Off
DKK 11,306.90per set
DKK 16,152.72per set30% Off
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About the Item

ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features - each hand carved from a solid block of pine - weighted - original finish - each signed and dated - likely Canadian - circa 1950. Excellent antique condition - extraordinary patina that comes with age and use - minor scuffs and scratches - no loss - no damage - no restoration - ready to use. Size - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 6 5/8" high (each).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265231363722

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