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Pair of Grand Tour Style Carved Alabaster Bookends Formed as Classical Ruins
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A very good pair of architectural inspired columnar bookends, both carved in the form of ancient ruins of reeded columns, raised on stepped bases. Dimensions noted are those shown facing front.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728320105822
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