Renaissance Revival Bookends

Expectacular Antique Library, Bookends, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book Medieval style figur of a monge carved on the albastro bench in Italian they are beautiful. These pieces made in the old marble and alabaster studios...

Library, Book, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book Medieval style figur of a monge carved on the albastro bench in Italian marble. Library, Book, Throne, medieval, revival they are beautiful. These pieces made in the old marble and alabaster studios...

Stunning, rare and meaningful bookends from the 1800s. If only the rarest and the best condition griffin-related antiques are fit for your collection then this pair of hand crafted bronze bookends should be on your shortlist. The striking design and the symbolism in this pair of antiques, is what makes them so much more than just bookends. Griffins symbolise the rule over the earth & sky. Their eagle heads representing the sky and their lionesk bodies and legs representing the earth. It will be no surprise therefor that, at the same time, they also symbolise AND are also the guardians of the divine/godly power. Since the ancient Griffin symbol is found in, among others, Greek mythology and in Arab and Asian folklore, it is clear why these worldly symbols also are perfect for bookends. Besides their deeper meaning, in these bookends they have also been presented in the best possible workmanship quality and patina and they will look great no matter where and how you decide to have them on display. If you like these hand-crafted and meaningful ancient symbol bookends...

BEAUTIFUL Matched Pair of Antique French Renaissance "Hunt" Style Trophy or Drinking Horns~~Brass Figural Dragon Stands~~c. 1880s-1890s In 19th century Europe, these horns were a...

Excellent matched pair of antique French Renaissance "Hunt" Style Trophy or Drinking Horns~~c. 1880s-1890s In 19th century Europe, these horns were awarded as "trophies" for hunt...

This pair of stunning French copper and bronze parade Renaissance Revival Saddle Stirrups is from the 1890s. The minute details in some areas are absolutely wonderful. Today these ha...

Striking and sizable pair of late 1800s, Italian grand tour bookends. This incredibly well crafted pair of sculptural bookends depicts Moses holding the Tablets of stone and the other, sitting figure who is feeding the raven/crow on his shoulder is Saint Benedict...

Pair of 19th century mythical carved walnut sculptures for bookends or decoration depict a duo of chimera, half angel from the torso above and half dragon from the torso to the tip of the tail. Such magical creatures were believed real by ancient Pagan...