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Brass Door Knocker with Dolphin and Trident
$650List Price
About the Item
- Creator:F. Abela Sons (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Malta
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s-1960s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: AM1stDibs: LU928317117552
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