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Style: Victorian
Antique Folio Stand, Anglo Indian, Folding Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folio stand. An Anglo-Indian folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Compact and distinctive fold...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Teak
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble
Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival book slide. An English, walnut and brass extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Accentuate your reading corner or de...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretw...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not drilled for finger grips, perhaps because of the split s...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.9940
This is a pair of antique carved lion bookends. An Oriental, ebonised ironwood book rest with animal figure interest, dating t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fantastic Victorian bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. A French, burr walnut and brass book rack, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb Victorian ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Figural Squirrels Bronze Green Marble Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Figural Squirrels Bronze Green Marble Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 6" W x 3" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Brass Cherub Book Slide
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Antique adjustable book slide with detailed filagree and cherub detail. Extending to 15" when fully open allows for versatile storage of cherished book collection and display. Nicely...
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This handsome set of vintage bookends depict our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. The bookends feature a realistic bust rendering of a bearded Abraham Lincoln, with formal dress, coa...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
19th c. Steel and Solid Bronze Scale Bookends c.1895
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique Fairbanks solid bronze scale repurposed into bookends with solid steel bases.
CREATOR Fairbanks.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE Scale: c.1895, Steel Base: Unknown.
...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Walnut Canterbury, with spindle supports, single drawer and raised on turned legs with castors - 23"w x 16"d x 19"h
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
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 American Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
19th Century Pair of English Lion Figures
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of pottery figures of lions resting on English shields. They are sitting on molded bases which are beaded around the platforms. Wonderful color. No maker's mark.
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Pottery
Rare 1872 Edition of the Pilgrim
s Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice 1872 edition of The Pilgrims progress and other works of John Bunyan.
A very old and original bo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Paper
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze. Vintage pair of electroformed bronze bookends signed M Rotellini, circa 1915. The set is in good vintage...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Bookends
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers
Located in Haarlem, NL
A wonderful set of two Victorian heavy cast brass sitting English Pointer dogs.
Depicted 'en profile' facing towards or from each other.
They were originally made as doorstoppers, but also very useful as large bookends...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 American Victorian Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
$195 / set
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Offering charming character and d...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
1960s Polished Brass Star Bookends, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of polished brass bookends with a brass faux ribbon detailing in the shape of a star. Both pieces are made of solid brass which has recently been polished. No lacquer coating on...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
$176 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating figural bookends, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood
Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand painted Newfoundland dog after Landseer's "A Disti...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
Located in Louisville, KY
These two elegant French Victorian bookends are unique and having a classic sophistication in their design and size. Resembling what appears to be a Fleur de lis (stylized lily) created from bronze using a sand-casting method, they are mounted on a creme´ hand-cut marble base. These are perfect for a small desk arrangement with books as seen in the provided images, or on a book shelf or book case. The antique French books...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Invokes the age of ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa ...
Category
Late 19th Century African Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Bountiful cha...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert
By Sir Alfred Gilbert
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Victorian bronze rabbit head bookends in marble plinths by Sir Alfred Gilbert
By: Sir Alfred Gilbert
Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal
Technique: cas...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper
Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique Ornithologist
s Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornithologist's book rest. An English, stained pine bookslide with bird motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
A delightful Victorian treat for ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Pine
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original Asprey London Alligator / Crocodile brown leather bookends circa 1880
A tru...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Bookends
Materials
Leather
Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian bookends made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Betjemanns
Sons, Asprey
Garrard Limited, John Bunyan Bristol, and Henry Hollamby. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $936.
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