Looking for information on Bronze Pan Figurines

[Angela24k]

Hello, I was hoping that someone might know what these are. I purchased these Bronze Pan Figures at the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts around 1987. I paid $200 for them. The person who sold them to me did not know what they were, only that they were bronze.

There is a piece that sticks out on both sides of each pan which looks as if you would put a nail or bolt through it to secure these figurines to something. They are 8 inches tall and very heavy.

I would love to know what these are! Also, if you think they have increased in value since purchased.

Thank you for any help.
Angela-

[KC]

Are these bookends?

Are there any markings on them at all?  Look very carefully along the base - even in the handiwork.

I am wondering what is sticking out at the base of both of these?  Can you please post a picture of the base?

[cogar]

KC, they look to be "mounting" brackets with holes for screws.

[Angela24k]

I see no markings on them. But I do see a tiny hole on the back of each one which looks like it was put there purposely. One hole is obvious but the other is clogged.

[KC]

Oops, forgot to ask, what at the dimensions?

[Angela24k]

They stand 8 inches tall. From shoulder to shoulder is 2 inches. The open part at the bottom is 4 1/4 inch long by 2 inches. These measurements do not include the mounting loops on the side.

[mart]

From the way these are made,, my first impression is that they were on a carriage of some sort !!  That's the only thing I can think of that would require those mounting brackets like that !! Bolted on !! Back shows wear !!