IGNAZIO GARDELLA Ten pairs of door handles and five window handles from the Garda series, designed for the Via Marchiondi apartment building in Milan. Polished brass, metal. Olivari production, circa 1951. handles: cm 2x15.5x13 cremone bolts: cm 14.5x3.5x6 TEN PAIRS OF DOOR HANDLES AND FIVE WINDOW HANDLES BY I. GARDELLA Good overall condition. Small scratches, normal signs of wear from daily use. Slight oxidation to brass.

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