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What you should know about our vintage and antique bookends.
| All our items have a history; they have been previously owned, which is part of their unique charm. They have normal signs of age and use and most collectors believe that, too, adds to their allure. | We describe and show items as thoroughly as possible. All weights are for the pair. All items are subject to prior sale. Enjoy browsing our outstanding collection of rare treasures. |
#1004 "Stratford on Avon"
Price: $125.00 SOLD
| This is a delightful, vintage cast iron pair of bookends showing Shakespeare's home and inscribed "Stratford on Avon." They are from an unknown foundry and are believed to be circa 1920s. | Dimensions: 5-1/2" w x 2" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 5-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with only wear as appropriate to age. |
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#1009 Spinning Scene
Price: $125.00 SOLD
| Here is a peaceful domestic scene of a woman at a spinning wheel executed in lovely cast iron detail and attributed to the renowned Bradley & Hubbard foundry, circa 1930. | Dimensions: 4-7/8"w x 2"d x 4"h Weight: 3-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition; naturally darkened by age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1011 Gothic Windows
Price: $150.00 SOLD
| This is a rare and substantial pair of cast iron Gothic style windows with exceptional border detail. This unique set is attributed to the famous Bradley & Hubbard foundry and is circa 1930. | Dimensions: 5-3/4" w x 2-1/8" d x 6-1/8" h Weight: 9 lbs. Condition Comment: Very fine condition with age-appropriate wear. |
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#1013 Village Blacksmith
Price: $125.00
| A slice of life glimpse into 18th century America is afforded by this wonderfully appealing vintage set of bronze-plated cast iron bookends inscribed "The Village Blacksmith." The set was crafted in 1924 by BronzMet. | Dimensions: 3-3/4" w x 2" d x 4-1/8" h Weight: 3-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1017 Ten Commandments - Tablets
Price: $125.00
| This stunning pair of Israeli-made bronze bookends each is crowned by the Star of David and displays the Ten Commandments in Hebrew mounted on a pedestal featuring twin Lions of Judah. Each is marked "Made in Israel," believed to be circa 1950s, and both have an exceptional verdigris patina. | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x 3-3/4" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1018 Art Deco Geometric
Price: $125.00 SOLD
| An emblematic example of the Art Deco sensibility displayed in a striking pair of two-tone cast iron bookends attributed to Hubley Manufacturing Co. The tonality here is achieved through the artistic use of surface texture contrasts. | Dimensions: 3-3/4" w x 1-3/4" d x 4-3/4" h Weight: 1-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1019 Working for Peanuts
Price: $125.00
| Each of these working elephants in this outstanding and substantial, cleverly-named cast iron set displays magnificently rich highlights on their bronze coating. The set was crafted by an unknown foundry circa 1925. | Dimensions: 4-1/2" w x 2" d x 4" h Weight: 4-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1025 Israeli Deco Zodiac
Price: $150.00
| The signs of the zodiac are executed in neat Art Deco bronze relief style with an elegant verdigris patina on these bookends, believed to be circa 1960. Each is stamped "Israel." | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x 3-1/4" d x 5-3/4" h Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1028 Greek Columns
Price: $150.00
| Classic Greek architecture is exemplified in these columns produced circa 1920s in heavy cast iron with a copper-bronze finish that produces a vibrant and flowing patina. Each piece is stamped on the back with the noted Verona foundry signature. | Dimensions: 7" w x 2"d x 4-1/2"h Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. |
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#1032 Art Deco Fan Design
Price: $125.00
| An outstanding example of geometric Art Deco design, this cast iron, two-tone fan is from Hubley Manufacturing Co. and is believed to be circa 1930s. | Dimensions: 4" w x 1-3/4" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with a lovely patina and only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1034 Reading Scholar
Price: $125.00
| This is believed to be a rare variation of the "Reading Monk" by Ronson, circa 1922 in polychromed gray metal. This version has the world at the scholar's feet. | Dimensions: 4" w x 2-1/4" d x 5" h Weight: 5 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1035 Pirate Stands Alone
Price: $125.00
| A proud look of triumph is on the face of this version of the swashbuckler from Littco, circa 1928 in bronze-clad cast iron. | Dimensions: 4" w x 2-1/2" d x 7" h Weight: 7-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1036 Crane Flying
Price: $150.00 SOLD
| A spectacular example of metal art, this depiction of a crane preparing for flight by the important Dodge, Inc. foundry conveys the grace and power of this magnificent creature. It is executed in copper- bronze finished gray metal, circa 1946 and is inscribed with the Dodge name on the back. | Dimensions: 4-3/4" w x 2-1/8"d x 6-3/4" h Weight: 2-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1038 Chief of Police Shepherd
Price: $150.00
| The German Shepherd, often called a "Police Dog," is known as a fiercely loyal, dedicated and courageous canine. In this depiction, circa 1930, inscribed on the base, "Chief of Police," the dog sports a lawman's five-pointed star on his neck collar as he sits awaiting his next assignment. Fashioned in cast iron with a copper-tinged bronze finish. | Dimensions: 4"w x 2" d x 6-1/4" h Weight: 3-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. Felt bases replaced. |
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#1039 Scotty Dog
Price: $125.00
| Old and rare and adorable, these substantial cast iron Scottish Terriers are cute enough to adopt. | Dimensions: 3-1/2" w x 4-1/4" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 7-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1040 Dickens & Twain
Price: $150.00 SOLD
| The bas relief portraits of these two literary giants, Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, are wonderfully detailed in bronze-coated cast iron circa 1926 and attributed to the X-3 foundry. | Dimensions: 3" w x 4" d x 6" h Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt bases replaced. |
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#1041 Flying & Sitting Ducks
Price: $150.00
| This is an artistically elegant pair of bookends from the well-respected Art Craft Co. of Chicago. circa 1920s, formed in gray metal with a bronze-copper overlaid luster. | Dimensions: 4" w x 3" d x 5-1/2" h Weight: 3 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1044 Brick Fireplace
Price: $150.00
| You can almost feel the warmth emanating from this highly attractive, extremely detailed, cast iron fireplace pair with a rich bronze patina, circa 1925. | Dimensions: 6-1/4" w x 1-3/4" d x 5" h Weight: 4-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good estate condition with only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1045 Running Retriever
Price: $125.00
| A true action portrayal of a Labrador Retriever performing his assigned task bounding through the brush. This wonderful bird dog set from an unknown foundry is done in bronze-coated gray metal and is believed to be circa 1950. | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x 3-1/4" d x 4-1/4" h Weight: 1-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. |
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#1047 Horse Jumping
Price: $150.00
| This splendid example of finely detailed metalworking artistry is a superb depiction of the equestrian arts. The set was created with a copper-bronze coating over gray metal and is circa 1930s from an unknown foundry. | Dimensions: 4-3/4" w x 3-1/4" d x 5" h Weight: 1-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1051 Torch & Books
Price: $125.00
| This lovely monochromatic (metallic gold over gray metal) version of the symbolic Torch of Knowledge illuminating the library shelves, from the Philadelphia Manufacturing Co., circa 1930s, is almost identical to a polychrome version of the same subject from Ronson. The original paper foundry labels are still intact on each piece. | Dimensions: 4" w x 2-1/2" d x 5" h Weight: 5 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with wear appropriate to its age. |
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#1052 Perched Terrier Pups
Price: $125.00
| This set could be called "Personality Plus," for the adorable pose of these Scottish Terriers. In this realistic depiction from Ronson (Art Metal Works), in bronze-copper-coated gray metal, circa 1925, you can almost see the pups' tails wag. The original foundry label is still affixed to one piece. | Dimensions: 3" w x 5-1/2" d x 7" h Weight: 6 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with one virtually undetectable minor area of restoration. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1055 Cocker Spaniel
Price: $125.00 SOLD
| The singular charm and endearing qualities of the cocker spaniel come through in this wonderful set of highly detailed busts in golden bronze-coated gray metal from the Philadelphia Mfg. Co., circa 1930s. The original paper foundry label is still affixed to one piece. | Dimensions: 3" w x 2-1/2" d x 5" h Weight: 4 lbs. Condition Comment: One minor nick on one base, otherwise in excellent vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1072 Labrador Retriever
Price: $150.00
| On point and working in the field, these two Labrador Retrievers exhibit perfect form in vintage bronze with an elegant, subdued patina from an unknown maker, circa 1930s | Dimensions: 5-1/2 w x 2" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 5-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1076 Bar Mitzvah & 5 Books
Price: $125.00
| This is a highly unusual set of vintage Israeli-made bookends and the Five Books of Moses (the Hebrew Bible), circa 1965, the one made especially for the other. The bookends are brass with a brilliant polychrome finish and are stamped Made in Israel by Ahada. The books, published by Sinai Publishing and printed in Israel by Blumenthal's Printing Press, each contain the Bible text in Hebrew and English, and in a concluding section, the Haftorah pertaining to that Bible text. | Dimensions: 5-3/4" w x 53/4" d x 5-1/2" h Weight: 2-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age. |
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#1079 Blowing the Shofar
Price: $125.00 SOLD
| The brilliant color of the enameled tile is stunningly luminous against the subdued verdigris patina of these bronze pieces made in Israel by Dayagi. | Dimensions: 3-1/2" w x 2-1/" d x 5" h Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with some surface wear that only enhances their charm. |
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#1082 Ivy Leaves
Price: $125.00
| These are truly an enchanting pair of bookends showing a frozen moment of the natural world with direct simplicity. The wonderful detail clearly depicts the ivy leaves against a stone wall. This set, circa 1930s, is cast in bronze-coated gray metal from the celebrated Dodge foundry and still bears the original label. | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x" 3-1/2" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 4-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with only some age-appropriate wear. |
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#1083 Mermaid
Price: $150.00
| Here is a rare and substantial pair of cast iron bookends successfully depicting the timeless grace and beauty of the mythical seated mermaid with her soft smile and modest pose. The pair is from an unknown foundry and is believed to be circa 1920s. | Dimensions: 4-1/2" w x 4" d x 7-1/2" h Weight: 9 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to its age. |
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#1084 Comedy & Drama
Price: $150.00
| The legendary comedy and drama masks are splendidly depicted in this set of polychromed brass bookends from Israel by Dayagi. These bookends feature pivoting, fold-up bases, sport a pleasant, subdued verdigris patina and are stamped on the rear Made in Israel. | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x 4-1/2" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 1-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1087 Lincoln's Cabin
Price: $125.00
| These are appealing pieces of Americana as well as illustrative examples of the superb detail work produced by the Judd Company, circa 1925. Made of cast iron with most of the enamel finish still intact, both pieces are stamped on the rear with the foundry mark and number 9673. | Dimensions: 4-3/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 4" h Weight: 3-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. |
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#1089 Fleur de Lis
Price: $125.00
| These are a bold, dramatic and substantial pair of cast iron bookends with a distinctive Old World feel. Although they are from an unknown foundry, they are believed to be circa 1930s. Their striking sculptural appearance will add decorative interest to any setting. | Dimensions: 3-1/2" w x 5" d x 8" h Weight: 9 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. |
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#1091 Black Cat
Price: $125.00
| The classic lines of the feline essence are captured in the fully sculpted bodies of this pair produced in enameled gray metal from an unknown foundry. | Dimensions: " w x 5-3/4" d x 6-3/4" h Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1092 The Thinker
Price: $150.00
| Here is Rodin's definitive sculpture of a heroic figure representing intellect and poetry masterfully depicted in this pair of solid bronze bookends, circa 1925. | Dimensions: 4-1/4" w x 2" d x 5-1/2" h Weight: 3-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1097 Giraffe
Price: $150.00 SOLD
| Their size and heft and graceful beauty will make this rare pair of exceptional bookends conversation pieces in any setting. Fashioned from gray metal with a copper-bronze finish, they now glow with a luminous patina. Produced by an unknown foundry, they are believed to be circa 1930s. | Dimensions: 4-1/2" w x 3-1/2" d x 8"h Weight: 7 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1099 Flower Basket
Price: $150.00
| This is a wonderfully cheerful pair of cast iron bookends bursting with brilliant color and graceful lines. Essentially all of the original polychrome finish remains vibrant on both pieces believed to be circa 1920s. | Dimensions: 6" w x 1-1/2" d x 5-1/2"" h Weight: 4-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. |
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#1109 Blind Justice
Price: $125.00
| With wisdom seated to her right and standing astride the books of law, blindfold affixed, holding her scales and broad sword, Justice promises equal treatment to all in this substantial set of bronze-coated gray metal bookends from an unknown foundry. | Dimensions: 5"w x 3" d x 6-1/2" h Weight: 7-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1111 Frigate
Price: $150.00
| All the romance and glory of the open sea comes across in this pair of three-masted ships under full sail, beautifully detailed and highlighted by the bronze coating on cast iron. From an unknown maker, circa 1925, the pair is quite rare. | Dimensions: 6" w x 2" d x 6" h Weight: 3-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. |
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#1124 Reclining Dog
Price: $125.00
| These two handsome Irish Setters are posed in a stately reclining position and have been composed in an unusual, but most desirable manner: when configured as they were meant to be as bookends, the pair will be seen in three-quarter view, not in profile, as most figural bookends are. This striking bronze-copper set from the Saxton Company of California is circa 1930s. Its color is absolutely perfect for the Irish Setter breed. The original foundry label still is affixed to the base of each. | Dimensions: 3-3/4" w x 7-1/2" d x 6-1/4" h Weight: 6-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Superior vintage condition. |
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