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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. |
#1001 "Horse Race"
Price: $195.00 SOLD
| This wonderful vintage bronze coated gray metal pair from the noted maker, Dodge, features a multi-hued copper-bronze patina that accents the dimension of the pieces. These are circa 1930s with the Dodge mark on the back of each. | Dimensions: 5" w x 2-1/4"d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 3 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition showing normal wear for their age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1002 "Craftsman Flower"
Price: $175.00
| Here is a rare pair of signed and numbered Arts & Crafts copper bookends from the famous Craftsman's Studio in Laguna Beach, CA. The pair is marked "Hand Made" inside the anvil logo and numbered 268. They're also marked "Utah Copper." The patina is "absolutely gorgeous." | Dimensions: 3-1/2" w x 2-3/4" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent condition with only normal age-related wear. Original felt bottoms intact. |
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#1006 "Fireplace"
Price: $175.00
| The warmth and coziness of home is projected in this vintage set of solid bronze "Fireplace" bookends. Their wonderful details are attributed to the sculptor R.L. England and are believed to be circa 1930s. | Dimensions: 5" x 2-1/4" d x 4" h Weight: 5 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with no cracks or dents and a lovely patina. |
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#1010 Lion of Lucerne
Price: $195.00
| Extraordinary pair of bronze coated bookends portraying the world-famous Swiss monument to courage: The Lion of Lucerne. The Latin inscription above the dying lion says: "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss." Mark Twain is reported to have described the original sculpture carved into the sandstone above the city as "The saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world." The bookends have a gold-toned bronze finish over gray metal and are marked MPc 413B. We believe these were made circa 1890 by a foundry later bought by the well-known Jennings Brothers. | Dimensions: 4" w x 2-1/2" d x 4-1/2" h Weight: 4-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Beautiful patina; very good vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1012 Ship at Sunrise
Price: $175.00
| Here is a truly glorious, detailed representation of a ship under full sail at dawn. The pair was produced by the Littco foundry circa 1925 in heavy cast iron. | Dimensions: 5" w x 2-1/4" d x 5-1/2" h Weight: 6-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1027 Reading Monk
Price: $175.00
| This is a delightful set in vibrant polychrome over gray metal produced by the well-known Ronson Company. Each is marked L.V.A. (Louis V. Aronson) 1922. | Dimensions: 3-1/4" w x 2" d x 4-1/4"h Weight: 2 lbs. Condition Comment: Very good vintage condition with minor paint loss on the base that does not detract from the overall effect. |
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#1031 "Jasper" Shepherd Dog
Price: $175.00
| This is "Jasper," the perfect example of the German Shepherd, displaying the alert vigilance and intelligence of the breed. These bronze-coated cast iron bookends are circa 1929 from Art Colony Industries. | Dimensions: 5-1/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 5-3/4" h Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Felt bases replaced. |
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#1033 Country Cottage
Price: $175.00
| This is a charming pastoral scene of a quiet country home in low bas relief set in the overall shape of an early American sign board. From the acclaimed Bradley & Hubbard foundry, circa 1920, the pair is made of gray metal with a bronze finish. A companion set to these is in the Smithsonian Collection. | Dimensions: 3-3/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 5" h Weight: 4 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with a lovely patina and only age-appropriate wear. |
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#1042 Cute Puppies
Price: $175.00
| One of the most charming set of canine bookends ever, this bronze-coated gray metal set of pups sport an expression that is almost too cute for words. They are the ultimate set of lovable puppies. | Dimensions: 3" w x 3" d x 6-1/2" h Weight: 2-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1043 Bacon/Johnson Quotes
Price: $175.00 SOLD
| The North Wind depiction in the arched top area caps (a bit awkward) each of these magnificent , substantial bronzed cast iron pieces, circa 1930, featuring notable quotes from two brilliant writers. From Samuel Johnson: "Books that you may carry to the fire and hold readily in your hand are the most useful after all." From Francis Bacon: "Reading maketh a full man; writing an exact man; histories make men wise; poets witty." | Dimensions: 6" w x 3-1/4" d x 7" h Weight: 8-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1073 Two Lions
Price: $195.00
| In this strikingly beautiful portrait of animal royalty, two lions are at ease but alert on the African plains. Produced by an unknown maker, circa 1926, this relatively rare pair is done in cast iron with a bronze coating and finished with hand-applied polychrome. This set is an inspired artistic achievement. | Dimensions: 5-1/2" w x 2-1/4" d x 4-1/4" 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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#1075 American Eagle
Price: $195.00 SOLD
| The fierce eagle, taken directly from the great Seal of the United States, carries in its beak a ribbon with America's motto, E Pluribus Unum, and in one talon an olive branch, in the other, a bundle of arrows. Believed to be circa 1930s, these are made of cast iron with a gold and polychrome finish. | Dimensions: 5-1/4" w x 2" d x 7-1/8" h Weight: 4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age. Felt bases replaced. |
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#1100 Wild Horses
Price: $175.00
| The spirited power, determination and drive of wild stallions galloping across the plains is displayed in this rare set of cast iron bookends with a copper-bronze finish from Gifthouse, Inc. (Bronzart), circa 1926. | Dimensions: 4-3/4"w x 2" d x 4-3/4" h Weight: 3-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Good vintage condition with some surface wear consistent with age. |
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#1102 Science & Study
Price: $195.00
| Each seated bas relief figure in this matching pair of bookends, from the acclaimed Bradley & Hubbard foundry, circa 1930s, and captioned "Science" and "Study," is portrayed as diligently applying brain power to serious and weighty issues of intellect. The set is strikingly executed in cast iron with a brilliantly toned bronze coating. | Dimensions: 5" w x 3" d x 5-3/4" h Weight: 8-1/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1106 Jumping Horse - "Whipper-in"
Price: $175.00
| These are beautifully detailed depictions of horse and rider mid-jump in a steeplechase event executed in solid cast iron by the famous Hubley foundry, circa 1925. The finish is natural and the original felt bases are still intact. | Dimensions: 4-1/2"w x 2-1/4" d x 4-7/8" h Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition. |
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#1110 Geometric Cat
Price: $195.00
| This most strikingly bold depiction of the cat is a pure representation of the Art Deco style with its strong geometry and majestic countenance. The set, from an unknown foundry, circa 1935, is made of gray metal with a bronze coating and sports a superb, glowing luster. | Dimensions: 3" w x 2-3/4" d x 8" h Weight: 2-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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#1115 Thespian
Price: $195.00
| With the Tragedy and Comedy visages above and behind her in the background, The Muse of Drama is triumphantly conveyed in this rare and unusual set of bookends, crafted from bronze-coated cast iron from the Hubley foundry, circa 1925. | Dimensions: 5-1/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 6" h Weight: 4-3/4 lbs. Condition Comment: Excellent vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced. |
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