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Pair of Bookends with Authentic Fossil Ammonites - Exclusive Design

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Add a touch of elegance and prehistoric charm to your bookshelf with this pair of bookends made of black slate and authentic fossil ammonites. A unique work that combines modern aesthetics with the history of life forms that lived over 350 million years ago. Artist Nino Basso has kept the natural shapes of ammonites intact and fixed them on a solid base of polished black slate, creating an exclusive and unique piece of furniture. The extraordinary color veining of the shells, which is different for each piece, makes each pair of bookends unique. Materials & Features: • 2 polished black slate "L" bases - Measures: 13x9 cm, height 10 cm • Pair of authentic fossil ammonites - Manticoceras, Goniatites family of the Sahara • Total weight: about 3 kg (1.3 kg per item) • Limited edition: each piece is unique and unrepeatable • Included in the package: box, certificate of authenticity and care tips Collection: FOSSILINE Product Code: 021-014-2B Perfect as an original gift idea for fossil enthusiasts, collectors or interior design lovers. The photo shows the exact pair you will receive. Purchase this extraordinary piece of natural history now!
  • Creator:
    Nino Basso (Designer),Design Center 1991 (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2010
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Spilimbergo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9292243844462

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