Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base

[maa1247]

Found at estate sale - these lovely Duck Sculptures or bookends - there is a pair (1 shown).  They weigh 5 lbs each and measure 7 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" deep.  Not certain what they are made of - brass or bronze or other metals - I even searched for spelter.  They are very detailed.  They are dark like bronze and they have gold glimers throughout.  I have searched the web and have found nothing like these - although I did find a spelter pair of ducks on marble but they were not this detailed.  They have green felt on the bottom.  Any thoughts on material, history, etc. would be appreciated.  Thanks, Mikie

[mart]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PAIR-OF-2-AMERICAN-BALD-EAGLE-BOOKENDS-ON-MARBLE-BASE-/191968681961?hash=item2cb2399fe9:g:psAAAOSw9IpXyJNI

I know these are not ducks but there are many similarities in detail,size ect !!  Price is too low though !!

[maa1247]

I did find this one under Antiques,Decorative Arts, Metalware on E-bay for 160.00.  Very detailed like the set I have, but theirs looks older, is smaller, and there is only 1.

[mart]

It probably is older but I don`t think its the same maker !!

[SophieMarie]

I think these may be your ducks:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-Interesting-Old-Bronze-on-Marble-Duck-Sculptures-Bookends-/282659094801?hash=item41cfcb8111:g:mxYAAOSwg9dZv~yB

[KC]

Believe the last ones posted by SophieMarie are the same!  Good job!

Believe the price range in my area would be $80 - $125 (depending on condition/marble color/patina) for a large pair and yours would be in a medium range bookends so $50 - $90.

[mart]

SophieMarie got her first Karma point !!  Excellent research !!

[ghopper1924]

SophieMarie got her first Karma point !!  Excellent research !!

Make that 2!