Art Deco French Alabaster Bookends Pair with Colorful Metal Birds
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Art Deco French Alabaster Bookends Pair with Colorful Metal Birds
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930-1935
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The items are in good condition. They have a light green velvet under the base.
- Seller Location:Prato, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4632229353192
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