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Lot 1253
A Collection of Four Tole Architectural Ornaments
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early to mid-20th century, polychromed tin and steel, including three faceted architectural spires, the tallest in cupola form with white paint (32 1/2 in.), the shortest from Philadelphia (20 in.); the fifth a relief mask of a lion, also from Philadelphia (15 in.). All unmarked.

From the Collection of Archie Carter III and Michael Joyce, Greensboro, North Carolina

Scattered denting, surface rust, and paint losses; some areas with later paint; some metal losses and separations at brazed joints.