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Unusual Wooden Whirling Arms Barber Pole

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Unusual Wooden Whirling Arms Barber Pole

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Description

Unusual form with 23" paddles. 50” high to top of ball on post. Probably some older and newer components, as is.

Condition

QUESTIONS ABOUT ITEMS AND CONDITION REPORTS WILL BE ANSWERED ON A VERY LIMITED BASIS DUE TO THE ITEMS NOT BEING MOVED FROM STORAGE UNTIL 2 DAYS PRIOR TO AUCTION, AS REQUESTED BY THE ESTATE.

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Unusual Wooden Whirling Arms Barber Pole

Name: Unusual Wooden Whirling Arms Barber Pole
SKU: 173717769
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $250

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