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Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« on: September 17, 2017, 10:59:57 am »
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

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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2017, 08:17:11 pm »
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 !!

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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2017, 06:25:14 am »
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.

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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2017, 12:23:46 pm »
It probably is older but I don`t think its the same maker !!


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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2017, 09:58:57 am »
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.
« Last Edit: October 06, 2017, 10:01:19 am by KC »
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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2017, 11:30:25 am »
SophieMarie got her first Karma point !!  Excellent research !!

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Re: Vintage/Antique Duck Sculpture (bookends) on Marble Base
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2017, 11:51:22 am »
SophieMarie got her first Karma point !!  Excellent research !!

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