Unique, Vintage and Antique Bookends
Yonkers, NY: A.M. Leatherline Inc., 1960. Very nice ornamental / architectural bookends from company that made desk sets and appurtenances in the mid 20th Century. This set is in excellent condition.
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.....
Connecticut. A nice pair of Lion Bookends by Bradley and Hubbard. Highly collectible bronze bookends cast in Connecticut in the 1910s. Cast iron bookends with lions walking on each. They have a bronzed finish which has gone to a black patina. Sold as a pair. The are 4".....
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.
Newark, New Jersey: J.B. Hirsch, 1930. These are a hard-to-find pair of signed JB Hirsch bookends. These are plaster/chalk bookends with painted finish. Some paint loss to the face and neck of the woman on one of the two bookends. Otherwise these are very nice - best I have seen.....
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: 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.....
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.
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, 1935. Brass. Solid brass bookends depicting a Robin Hood-type archer over a nut tree leaf. Very nice with an original patina.