New York: Armor Bronze, 1925. A pair of antique bronze-clad figural book ends (electroformed bronze over a plaster core) with original and beautifully intact dark patina, the base of each measures 6.6 by 3.3 inches, heights are 6.5 and 6.6 inches, the pair weigh 6 lbs 7 oz, there are.....
Newark, NJ: National Metalizing Company (att.), 1920. An uncommon and striking pair of bookends likely from the National Metalizing Company, these bookends are large, with the pair standing at 9.5 inches tall and 7 inches wide. What is striking with these examples is the rich patina and finish. These are.....
Lancaster, PA: Hubley Manufacturing Company, 1930. Cast Iron. Great patina on these cast iron bookends from Hubley. Each weighs several pounds, and both are unpainted. In excellent condition for holding your books.
Pair of very good condition JB Hirsch spelter painted bookends. This design was called "Wait Here" and was very popular. Examples can be found online, this pair is very good with just some light paint chipping and good paint with intact ivorine faces. Very lovely and collectable. Includes bottom.....
New York: J.B. Hirsch Foundry, 1932. Original. Grey Metal and Celluloid. Signed on the side with "JBH" device. Classic set of bookends adapted from a sculpture by the French artist Ruel. In excellent condition.
New York: L.D. Bloch & Company, 1925. Cast Metal. A nice pair of cast metal bookends by Bloch & Co. featuring a small girl and the word "Innocence" written on the base. Bookends are copper-tinted metal and in excellent condition with open bottoms. Very collectable early 20th Century bookends great.....
Los Angeles, CA: Lindsey Coll. 1930. Unknown metal (spelter, pewter or possibly cast aluminum) in the silver pewter finish, these art deco bookends are rare and possibly unique. No one seems sure what "Lindsey Coll." stands for, so if you know please send us a message! However these are in.....
New Yrok: National Metalizing Company / Armor Bronze, 1915. Bronze Clad. Well-preserved pair of bronze clad bookends that are according to sources from prior to when Armor Bronze was founded from National Metalizing Co. That puts this pair from about 1910-1920. Great dark patina with nice greening in the folds.....
Lakeland, FL: PM Craftsman, 1929. A very well-preserved set of brass-wrapped weighted bookends from Philadelphia Manufacturing. Bookends depict a sleeping librarian or scholar among his books, sleeping in a mission style Morris chair. Condition on both is excellent, and they retain their original manufacturing stickers on each. Great patina. Ready.....
Newark, NJ: Ronson Art Metal Works, 1925. Cast Bronze. A very good pair of bronze bookends depicting a popular western scene known as "End of the Trail" which depicts a tired horse and rider. These were made by Ronson, known for making lighters and other metal objects in the early.....
Zanesville, OH: Roseville Pottery Co., 1940. Ceramic. Pair of near fine ceramic planter bookends by Roseville - signed with an "8". A nice pair ready for display.
Brooklyn, NY: K&O, 1925. Beautiful, highly decorated and hand-painted brass bookends featuring the image of Dante Alighieri. Perfect to hold up your Inferno volumes. Bookends are signed with K&O and are in excellent condition. I have not seen another set with this quality of preservation and decoration. Bookends weigh.....
Unknown, 1890. Spelter Metal. Great patina on this married pair of clock toppers. They are both in good condition and have been fitted with green felt bottoms, but no weight inside so they are pretty light. Very interesting for decor or to use as bookends.
Unknown, 1950. Brass Clad Plaster. Nice pair of brass-clad bookends with patina and a bit of corrosion. I could have cleaned off the corrosion but thought it better to leave it for the next owner, in case the patina needs to be saved. A nice heavy and sturdy pair for.....
Unknown, 1935. Spelter. A very nice patina gives this pair of metal bookends a very nice finish. They are in excellent condition, great detail, and black felt bottom on one, the other open. A nice set for holding up your Louis L'Amour books!
Unknown, 1950. Leather bound wood. Dark brown gilt-decorated leather book-formed humidor with moisture sponge and glass liner. A great survivor, perfect for your library! Measures 6.5" H x 5.5" in diameter.