Brass Banded Blocks

[dliepe]

Now I've been hunting these blocks for years and no one has given me any leads as to who might be making them. Anyone have a clue? They're just beautiful. This photo is from Lee Merricks website Alaskan Gyrs. I need 3 of them.

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