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Vintage Folk / Tramp Art Bottle Cap Chain Link Sculpture

$650
£496.33
€565.09
CA$912.70
A$997.76
CHF 527.86
MX$11,939.83
NOK 6,716.28
SEK 6,148.07
DKK 4,220.85

About the Item

Vintage handmade chain composed of hundreds of bottle caps, each pierced and threaded onto wire to form interlocking links (ca. 1980s, USA). Forms seven links in total with caps in a variety of colors showing varying degrees of age/wear/rust. Delightful example of folk art/tramp art bottle cap sculpture. Overall, very good, structurally sound condition. H: 3.25" x D: 4.75" x L: 32.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Patina/rust/wear present to some of the caps, as shown.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000051101stDibs: LU1444247944452

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