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Three Iron Tortoise Desk Bells

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Three Iron Tortoise Desk Bells
20th Century
together with a resin tortoise sculpture; four items total. Length of bells 6 3/4 inches.
Property of David and Jillian Gilmour, Palm Beach, Florida

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Three Iron Tortoise Desk Bells

Name: Three Iron Tortoise Desk Bells
SKU: 143548171
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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