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Antique Fire or Coal Box with Medieval Jesting Friar Head Bronze Handles

$1,500
£1,120.26
€1,299.90
CA$2,077.51
A$2,328.87
CHF 1,214.45
MX$28,546.29
NOK 15,389.18
SEK 14,630.97
DKK 9,698.94
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About the Item

Antique pine and brass coal/tinder box with unique jesting friar bronze sculptures/handles, circa 1900. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 24.5" W x 15.75" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Bronze,Pine,Beaded,Cast,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    North America
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: 10 brass tacks replace with antique orginals. Replacements made: Some Brass tacks were replaced with the correct period vintage Brass tacks. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT17321stDibs: LU1215220519812

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