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"Bust of Lincoln" Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co, a Pair

$395per set
£296.74per set
€342.18per set
CA$548.11per set
A$609.08per set
CHF 319.16per set
MX$7,469.23per set
NOK 4,070.73per set
SEK 3,829.59per set
DKK 2,553.91per set
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About the Item

A pair of "Bust of Lincoln" polished brass bookends, sculpted by Alexander Geiges and produced by the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The busts are sculpted from photographs of Lincoln taken in 1865 by M. Brady. The gold manufacturer's label can be seen underneath. Dimensions per bookend.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1980
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5954245912922

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