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Vintage Pair of Brass Eagle Bookends or Doorstops
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:American Classical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Polished
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor spotting to finish.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1781218028541
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