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Eiffel Tower Staircase Section Sells for Over €450,000 at Auction
A 137-year-old section of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower was sold at auction in Paris for over €450,000. The price significantly exceeded initial estimates, highlighting the historical value of the artifact.
21 May, 13:54 — 21 May, 19:13
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France: Part of Eiffel Tower sold at auction for €450,000
A French collector bought a 14-step staircase section of the Eiffel Tower at an auction in Paris.
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137-year-old piece of Eiffel Tower staircase sells for over €450,000 at auction
The buyer, who was in the auction room, became the owner of a 14-step section of staircase that stands 9 feet tall, weighs 1.4 tons and dates back to 1889.
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Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction - The Straits Times
Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction The Straits Times
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