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Pair of brass bookends depicting dolphins English manufacture 1950s

$1,077.97
£798.83
€900
CA$1,471.63
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CHF 858.20
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Pair of brass bookends depicting dolphins, English manufacture from the 1950s. Bon état. Measures 9.5x10x17 cm - inches 3.8x3.9x7.1. The last photo is the gift box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.1 in (18.04 cm)Width: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)Depth: 3.9 in (9.91 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020244814852

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