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Vintage Cast Iron Bald Eagle Bookends, circa 1950s
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
- Style:Federal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: OT5891stDibs: LU909731699562
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