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Vintage Austin Productions hard plaster gilt finish sculpture depicting a jazz band. Hallmarked to

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Vintage Austin Productions hard plaster gilt finish sculpture depicting a jazz band. Hallmarked to verso and dated 1961. Measures approx. 9 3/4" height x 23 3/4" width x 8" depth. Minor chip to right side center. JD/B17

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Vintage Austin Productions hard plaster gilt finish sculpture depicting a jazz band. Hallmarked to

Name: Vintage Austin Productions hard plaster gilt finish sculpture depicting a jazz band. Hallmarked to
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Price: 50 USD
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