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CLASSIC IRISH Bronze Paperweight MOLLY MALONE #1304989

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CLASSIC IRISH Bronze Paperweight MOLLY MALONE #1304989
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MOLLY MALONE PAPERWEIGHT: A bit of FINE Irish folklore from Old Ireland... a rare catch indeed!</em></td>
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This is a rare Bronze Paperweight of MOLLY MALONE WITH CART. This well-made sculpture is modeled and cast in deep relief and has a nice patina. The features include a figural Molly Malone, with a classic ensemble dress including a revealing bodice top. She holds a well-detailed cart with two large wheels and topped with three empty wicker-style wire baskets. The figurine and cart are attached to a rectangular shaped plinth base by four fitted screws. The base top is detailed with brick pavers, and the words MOLLY MALONE. The underside of the base is unmarked.
This item appears to be a caricature of the famous bronze statue in Dublin on the corner of Grafton and Suffolk Street of the world famous Molly Malone. They say if you see the statue, you'll probably start to sing along like almost everyone else: In Dublin's fair city.... As the song says, during daytime Molly was a fishmonger selling "cockles and mussels", but during nighttime, she changed her fishmonger clothes for some more revealing things, stilettos and fishnet tights. This is the legend of course. It is debated if Molly Malone really existed, but she surely is a colorful part of Dublin's history!
This Bronze Paperweight measures 5.0" Tall X 5.4" Wide X 2.6" Deep, and is heavy and weighs 2 Lbs. 0 Oz.
It is in very good condition with no repairs or restorations, just a minor bit of wear.
The estimated date is late 20th Century. This Paperweight is typical of fine items made in Europe for an elegant clientele.
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#: 07114</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Mid 20th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Ireland</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2.6</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:5.4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:CLASSIC IRISH Bronze Paperweight MOLLY MALONE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Paperweight</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Bronze</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Bronze Figurine</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Palm Beach Gardens, Florida</td></tr>
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