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Sprinkling Sambo Painted Tin Lawn Sprinkler

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Sprinkling Sambo Painted Tin Lawn Sprinkler

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Sprinkling Sambo Painted Tin Lawn Sprinkler. By Dapco Products Inc. cutout standing figure of an African American man wearing overalls, red & yellow striped shirt, his right arm is hinged and holds a hose. Has some rust and paint loss, missing the garden hose attachment threading. 30 in. high.

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Sprinkling Sambo Painted Tin Lawn Sprinkler

Name: Sprinkling Sambo Painted Tin Lawn Sprinkler
SKU: 35766648
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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