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Place of Origin: American
Pair of American Victorian Bronze Book Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian bronze open book design bookends (various marks: "NEEDHAM", "B. ZOPPO FOUNDRIES N.Y.", & "10.B") (priced as pair).
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
Set of Polished Brass Nautilus Shell Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
This Mid-Century Modernist pair of bookends offers abstracted sculptural renditions of the nautilus shell- a Classic inspiration in modern design (for everything from Vladimir Kagan chairs to Patek Phillipe watches...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lion Plaster Cast Bookends by Alva
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of museum quality plaster cast lion bookends by Alva.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Revival American Bookends
Materials
Plaster
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 20th Century Monkey Head Bookend With Fez Hats- a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unconventional and humorous, these sculptural bookends feature detailed monkey heads wearing fez hats that double as candles. The bold headwear is decorated with kiss mark patterns, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Kneeling Nude Women or "Flapper Girl" Bookends
By Knut Jern
Located in San Diego, CA
A lovely pair of vintage art deco kneeling nude women bookends, circa 1930s. The bookends are made of cast bronze and the nude figures are often referred to as "flapper girls", with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cast iron bookends made by Verona Steel Casting Company, circa 1920. Galleon ships are cast with three masts at full sail, over rolling waves, all with a bronze finish. Mar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Iron
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous solid clear glass half moon bookend doorstop designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold-Painted Details
This striking pair of Art Deco elephant head bookends by renowned design...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Metal
1980
s Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass tennis players bookends circa 1980's light patina great gift for a tennis lover.
Category
20th Century Post-Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Metal Lady Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of romantic, old-world charm to your library with this enchanting pair of vintage bookends. Each piece features a gracefully seated lady, her full, ruffled gown and bonne...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau American Bookends
Materials
Metal
1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub
Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous pair of high-quality patinated bronze American Art Deco period bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa mid-1920s, #7072, tilted "Cherub And Butterfly".
Created in the early 20th century, the beautifully detailed works depict sculptural high relief figures of classical winged cherub putti seated among leaves, each enchanting putti holding a closed book, while their raised hands grasp butterflies. The naturalistic base with floral vines and a frog on each, backing to large book form, detailed book bindings with elegantly aged dull gilt finish, and green felt covered bases.
Provenance / Acquisition:
A fine and magnificent private estate in Greenwich, Connecticut
Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, Greenwich, Connecticut
Maker:
Ronson's Art Metal Works, founded by Louis V. Aronson (1869-1940) in the 1800s, was a leader and pioneer in the manufacture of fine decorative metalwares into the 1930s, producing a diverse selection of beautifully designed bookends, figural lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps, and more.
Dimensions: (approx)
6.5" High, 4.5" Wide, 4.5" Deep (each)
History:
Louis Aronson while still a student in the mid 1880s, registered his first patent for the electroplating of metal. In 1886, he sold his patent, raising $5,000, to start the Art Metal Company in New York City. The following year, he moved the company to Newark, NJ and changed the name to Art Metal Works.
Ronson is best known for cigarette lighters, he invented the “safety match” in 1897, and the first mechanical cigarette lighter in 1910. But it was throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Ronson Art Metal Works became one of the most prolific and creative of all artistic bookend producers. In 1915, he copyrighted his first pair of bookends, and by 1936 had over 150 copyrighted bookends in his company catalog. By 1928 the company was traded on the American stock exchange...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Brass Elephant Bookends, 1970
s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Brass Elephant Bookends, 1970's. Nice original patina.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fish Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Glass
$450 / set
Pair of Bronze Clad American Eagle
John Kennedy JFK
Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of bronze clad American eagle bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1960s. The eagles rest on a six star semi circle base with a red overlay and are in very good vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Copper Plate US Capitol Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage American style copper plated metal United States Capitol dome bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Federal American Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition with a fabulous patina and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your shelves and tabletops with organic elegance and a touch of bohemian flair with this captivating set of two Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends. Crafted from natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Travertine
"Bust of Lincoln" Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co, a Pair
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of "Bust of Lincoln" polished brass bookends, sculpted by Alexander Geiges and produced by the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The busts are sculpted from photographs of L...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950.
Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style.
Very sturdy and heavy.
Pair of midcentury vintage cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Chrome Bookends by McDonald Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist chrome bookends by McDonald Products, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 8.5"W x 5.5"D x 8"H. Great addition t...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Gilt Owl Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage gilded metal owl bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Metal
$300 / set
Pair of Vintage Brass Buffalo Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass buffalo bookends, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 3.5"W x 5.25"D x 4.25"H. Very nice set! #4083
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$275 / set
Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown Foundry, circa 1923. This striking pair of vintage figural bookends features sculpted busts of an Indigen...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970
s
By Alain Chervet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970's
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley
Hubbard
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Colonial Revival: Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron "Chippendale Chair" Bookends
(c. 1920s)
A handsome pair of antique cast iron bookends produce...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s. Elevate your shelves with this striking pair of mid-century brass bookends, each depict...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Patinated Steel Flatware Molds by Lunt Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A collection of machined steel silverware molds which can be used as bookends or sculpture. Sold in pairs.
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of bookends with cast aluminum seal of Cranbrook School - Aim High logo and the year 1955 mounted to the oak boards. The Aim High logo was designed by Eero Saarinen, son of Eliel Saarinen who designed the schools campus and was president from 1932 - 1946.
"In 1927, 'Aim High' was adopted as the motto of Cranbrook School. Along with the motto, a seal was created. This seal, designed by Eero Saarinen, displays an archer, Acestes, aiming his arrow high up into the sky.
Famous Alums of Cranbrook, Charles & Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Jack Lenor Larsen, Fumihiko Maki, Gyo Obata, Ralph Rapson, Harry Weese, Toshiko Takaezu, Niels Diffrient, Harvey Littleton, Richard DeVore, Eero Saarinen and Olga de Amaral among others. Noted Faculty Carl Milles, Keith Haring, Daniel Libeskind, Marshall...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency American Bookends
Materials
Brass
"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic pair of Art Deco bookends, each depicting a sailing ship racing through the sea with fully extended sails, was made by the famed Rookwood company in Cincinnati. Each p...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage George Washington bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Washington with detailed facial features and form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brushed nickel whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.25"W x 3.75"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass Ram Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass ram bookends with beautiful patina. The details on the figures evoke elegance and nostalgia. Perfect for your mid-cen...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These highly detailed and colorful bookends were made by the Judd Co., one of the most respected makers of bookends in the U.S. They produced many beautiful...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 5"D x 4.25...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co., circa 1930s. These are solid brass and copper bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. Brass Horse Bookends c.1950
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage pair of brass plated horse bookends with original felt and original PMC stickers.
CREATOR Philadelphia Manufacturing Company.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
By George Nelson, Bill Curry
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of high quality, heavy brass Virginia Metalcrafters "Spread Eagle" bookends. Made in Waynesboro Virginia in 1952. Can hold large stack of books. Great on a book shelf or d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Antique American Figural "Father Knickerbocker" Bookends, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique American Figural "Father Knickerbocker" Bookends, Circa 1890-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Bookends
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Orange Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made of heavy cast iron with a stunning bright orange powder coat that gives character.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278.
William Purcell McDonald was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1864. He joined Roo...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Pottery
$420 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These heavy iron and bronze bookends are in wonderful condition. They are unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack American Bookends
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage brass ibex / Deer bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$400 / set
Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two tennis rackets and tennis balls.
USA, Circa 1980s
Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 5.5"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rustic Adirondack Gilt Metal Deer Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Adirondack-style gilt metal bookends with baskets and 2 deer drinking (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart
By Nuart
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage art deco seated nude female on pedestal bookends by Nuart of NY, circa 1920s. This exquisite pair features a seated female nude figures in a relaxed, elegant pose, mo...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Brass and Metal Nude Woman with Sphere Figurative Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very heavy pair of brass and metal nude woman with sphere figurative art deco bookends, circa 1930s. A gorgeous brass nude woman, often described as a flapper girl with a bobbed ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of jacks bookends designed by Bill Curry for his company Design Line. These are painted cast iron. The jacks are in great original condition. There are a few minor paint losses ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of brass bookends in the shape of Victorian button-up shoes. No maker's mark.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian American Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
$195 / set
Pair of Art Deco Brass Minstrel Bookends on Marble Attributed to DAV ART NY
By Dav Art NY
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage art deco brass "minstrels playing the lute" bookends on white marble bases attributed to DAV ART NY, circa 1930s. A lovely pair of vintage minstrels or jesters with a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends
By Ronson
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends in white metal (regula), circa 1930. They represent children with butterfly wings, leaning against a book and holding a butterfly in the hand. A small frog ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Spelter
$769 / set
Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American made brass bookends cast in the shape of a candle stick in front of bookshelves. Underneath is finished with red felt. Makers label reads “A product of the finest American Craftsmanship. Philadelphia MFG Co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
$139 / set
Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of vintage chalk ware Thinking Man bookends in a faux bronze finish. There are some minor chips on both bookends, but over all in good condition.
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Plaster
$320 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Native American and Horse Bronze Clad Bookends by Armor Bronze Corporation
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bookends featuring a Native American chief and his horse. These were made by the Armor Bronze Corporation and designed in 1928. These are in nice vintage condition. One has s...
Category
Early 20th Century Native American American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Mid 20th Century Stag Deer Bookends were created from brass by artist Jack Housman. The bookends feature a stag bust with intricate details, especially the majestic antl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
1930’s Cast Iron Carrack Ship Bookends - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of nautical 1930’s cast iron bookends in a copper finish. Shaped like carrack ships with full sails, decorated with a cross. Dimensions per boo...
Category
1930s Rustic Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy creamy white glaze which were produced from 193...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
"World War II Plane and Radar Tower", Rare Art Deco Bookend in Faux Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and boldly designed, this World War II-era bookend depicts, in high relief, a propellor airplane in the foreground and an airport radar tower behind, all executed in plaster or ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends
Materials
Plaster
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