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Gnome Pair Garden Gate Lantern Sculptures “Keeper of Keys”
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America’s friendly gnomes- a pair (2) of Garden Gate Keepers With Lanterns Sculptures also known as “Keeper of Keys”.
A rare American whimsical pair of hand cast iron sculptures remarkably still exhibiting their older hand painted colors of red, blue, cream, white, green, and black. Branded on their red caps: “Pat Pending”.
Dimensions: Tallest is 10 inches high and 5.75 inches wide
Provenance: America’s Hubley manufacturing company, circa 1925, and to a private American collection.
No repairs and no damages.
Special works of art still in older paint.
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We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Art, Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than twenty five years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a fine large collection which is now being deaccessioned. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
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