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Bronze Book Ends
« on: October 01, 2013, 12:13:34 am »
Here's one I know almost nothing about. I just had a client hand me a bunch of stuff to sell for his daughter, and these book ends were included. All the information that I was given was that they are "true antiques". That's it. Any idea on age and/or location of origin? They are each 3 7/8" tall and 4 5/8" wide at the widest point.
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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2013, 02:13:40 am »
without any marks...they could have come from anywhere....they are quite small...what is the width of the foot...have they been painted...as the detail looks to be...quite rough ..they remind me of a grave stone....
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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2013, 09:00:59 am »
That was kind of what I assumed to be the age. No marks make this tricky at best to figure out much else on them. The foot width is 4 5/8" wide, and they were painted at some point. No idea when, but the paint is old as well.
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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2013, 09:13:33 am »
I think these small ones were intended for use at a desk rather than a bookcase !! Look at the center figure and see if you can tell what it is ??

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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2013, 12:03:38 am »
It appears to be a woman at a sewing machine.
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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2013, 08:17:48 am »
Rauville, you win at the internet! I stand corrected...they are cast after all.
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Re: Bronze Book Ends
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2013, 09:07:30 am »
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,