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Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Fairytale Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief
Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief

Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Greer, SC

These heavy cast iron bookends are in wonderful condition considering their age.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

$240Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.875 in W 5.25 in D 1.875 in

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

By James Earle Fraser

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The bookends are composed of cast iron with a bronze patination and depict Charles Dickens and Oliver Wendell Holmes respectively.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

These highly detailed and colorful bookends were made by the Judd Co., one of the most respected makers of bookends in the U.S. They produced many beautiful pairs of bookends in the...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Judd #9900 Embossed Sphinx Cast Iron Bookends
Antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Judd #9900 Embossed Sphinx Cast Iron Bookends

Antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival Judd #9900 Embossed Sphinx Cast Iron Bookends

By Judd Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of antique Art Deco Judd model #9900 cast iron Egyptian Revival bookends and date from the 1920s-early 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair
Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair

Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair

$395 / set

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 2 in

Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of cast iron bookends made by Verona Steel Casting Company, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry

By Griffoul

Located in San Diego, CA

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928
Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928

Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

CONDITION: Near fine condition. Cast iron bookends, set of two. Light patina, but overall very nice finish.

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1920s American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish
Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish

Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish

Located in Miami, FL

A charming and highly decorative pair of antique nautical cast iron bookends depicting full-rigged sailing ships navigating stylized ocean waves.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural
Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928 A superb pair of American Art cast iron bookends titled “Cape Cod Fisherman,” cast circa 1...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Colonial Revival: Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron "Chippendale Chair" Bookends (c. 1920s) A handsome pair of antique cast iron bookends produced by the renowned Bradley & Hubbard Manufa...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown
Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown

Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown Foundry, circa 1923.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Hubley Cast Iron Geometric Skyscraper Sculpture Bookends
Antique Art Deco Hubley Cast Iron Geometric Skyscraper Sculpture Bookends

Antique Art Deco Hubley Cast Iron Geometric Skyscraper Sculpture Bookends

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of antique Art Deco Hubley model #307 cast iron geometric skyscraper bookends and date from the 1920s-early 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin's "The Thinker" Bookends
Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin's "The Thinker" Bookends

Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin's "The Thinker" Bookends

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Diego, CA

These are made of cast iron and have the original surface paint. Great details and design.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

$943Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in

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.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 2.25 in

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Snow Birds Pair Circa 1900s
Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Snow Birds Pair Circa 1900s

Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Snow Birds Pair Circa 1900s

$175 / set

H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Snow Birds Pair Circa 1900s

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of cast iron spread-wing eagle bookends. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread as it stands.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Nude Lady Woman Figural Cast Brass Bookends Hubley Era
Antique Art Deco Nude Lady Woman Figural Cast Brass Bookends Hubley Era

Antique Art Deco Nude Lady Woman Figural Cast Brass Bookends Hubley Era

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of antique Art Deco nude lady/woman figural cast brass bookends and date from the 1920s-early 1930s. These are made of cast brass and have a nice dark patina. Can be polis...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Bookslide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co
Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Bookslide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co

Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Bookslide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Book Slide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co, circa 1920s. A rare and highly distinctive vintage book slide dating to the 1920s, this foldabl...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends
Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends

Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends

Located in Stamford, CT

The pair is from the 1930's depicting figural lions protruding with their heads and paws made from cast iron with a bronze patina overlay. Beautifully cast and a great size, this pai...

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Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends

$380Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends, circa 1915. This pair of hammered copper bookends features a Native American Indian Chief motif, are in good ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Copper, Metal, Iron

Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's
Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's

Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's

$486Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 2.25 in

Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

Sphinx, Sarcophagus, Camel, Scarab, it's all there. Made from cast iron and done during the Art Deco period when Egyptian themes reached great popularity.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments
Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments

Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Truly one of a kind pair of cast iron fragments which at a later date could function as bookends.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend
Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 12" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Doorstop Bookend.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940
Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and details sculpture.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

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Bronze

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend
Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Red Lion, PA

1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. This delightful 1920s Art Deco cast iron doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. captures the timeless charm of a hote...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops.  Circa 1880
Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops.  Circa 1880

Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops. Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Group of American cast iron doorstops / bookends. Set consist of Scottie, Rabbit, Ram, Swan, Flower basket, Pirate on chest, Frigate Ship, Floral column, Gentleman playing music, an...

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1880s American Second Empire Antique Cast Iron Bookends

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Pair of 1930s Chariot Race Coliseum Hubley Cast Iron Bookends
Pair of 1930s Chariot Race Coliseum Hubley Cast Iron Bookends

Pair of 1930s Chariot Race Coliseum Hubley Cast Iron Bookends

Located in Pasadena, CA

Step back into a dramatic moment of antiquity with this striking pair of Hubley cast iron bookends, circa 1930. Known as the “Chariot Rounding the Bend” series, these bookends featur...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends
Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends

Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique circa 1915 cast iron Bradley and Hubbard lion and tiger bookends.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends

Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends

Located in Brunswick, ME

In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Cast Iron Regency Period Bookends or Doorstops
Fine Pair of Cast Iron Regency Period Bookends or Doorstops

Fine Pair of Cast Iron Regency Period Bookends or Doorstops

Unavailable

H 7.29 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Fine Pair of Cast Iron Regency Period Bookends or Doorstops

Located in Glamis, Angus

A fine pair of cast iron Regency period bookends depicting female heads.

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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron, Lead

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Located in Brunswick, ME

In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Doorstops/Bookends C1880
Pair of Cast Iron Doorstops/Bookends C1880

Pair of Cast Iron Doorstops/Bookends C1880

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H 14 in W 4 in D 6 in

Pair of Cast Iron Doorstops/Bookends C1880

Located in London, GB

C1880 the Busts were originally French Cast Iron Andirons and the wood recycled from antique furniture of the same period.  

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1880s French Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Located in Brunswick, ME

In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.

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Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends
Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends

Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends

Located in London, GB

the Busts were originally French Cast Iron Andirons and the wood recycled from antique furniture of the same period.

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1820s French Empire Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bradley and Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends Boston Terriers
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends Boston Terriers

Pair of Bradley and Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends Boston Terriers

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Petaluma, CA

These nicely painted cast iron bookends, although unsigned, we believe they are by the noted American foundry Bradley and Hubbard.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Charles Lindbergh Art Deco The Aviator 1929 Cast Iron Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Charles Lindbergh Art Deco The Aviator 1929 Cast Iron Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Charles Lindbergh Art Deco The Aviator 1929 Cast Iron Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Charles Lindbergh Art Deco "The Aviator" 1929 Cast Iron Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends, by B & H, 19th Century Well Dressed Gentlemen
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends, by B & H, 19th Century Well Dressed Gentlemen

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends, by B & H, 19th Century Well Dressed Gentlemen

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are an exceptionally fine pair of cast iron bookends produced by the noted foundry Bradley and Hubbard.

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1910s American Other Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage George Washington Cast Iron Bookends by Judd & Co., circa 1920
Vintage George Washington Cast Iron Bookends by Judd & Co., circa 1920

Vintage George Washington Cast Iron Bookends by Judd & Co., circa 1920

By Judd Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The cast iron bookends were made in the 1920s by Judd & Co.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

c. 1900 Pair of Camel Cast Iron Bookends
c. 1900 Pair of Camel Cast Iron Bookends

c. 1900 Pair of Camel Cast Iron Bookends

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 5.88 in

c. 1900 Pair of Camel Cast Iron Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of recumbent camel bookends, English, c.1900. Cast iron. 5 7/8" x 2.25" x 4.5" h.

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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/ Indians, by Judd Co. ca. 1910
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/ Indians, by Judd Co. ca. 1910

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/ Indians, by Judd Co. ca. 1910

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

These highly detailed and richly painted exemplifies the quality work of the Judd Company. Known for their bookends which were made from 1910-1930, that green color that you can see...

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1910s American Other Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair of Painted Cast Iron Camel Bookends by Judd Co, ca. 1910
Antique Pair of Painted Cast Iron Camel Bookends by Judd Co, ca. 1910

Antique Pair of Painted Cast Iron Camel Bookends by Judd Co, ca. 1910

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

This incredible pair of cast iron bookends can only be made by the Judd Company.

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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron and Bronzed Overlay Bookends of Male Discus Thrower
Vintage Cast Iron and Bronzed Overlay Bookends of Male Discus Thrower

Vintage Cast Iron and Bronzed Overlay Bookends of Male Discus Thrower

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Spectacular antique pair of Jennings Brothers discus throwing nude male bookends. Bronzed cast iron well aged with a vintage patina.

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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Cast Iron Bookends

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Cast Stone

English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair
English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair

English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of cast iron door stops or bookends. Created from heavy cast iron, this set of English Springer Spaniels is hand-painted in black, white, green, and gold.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Painted Andirons or Bookends
19th Century French Cast Iron Painted Andirons or Bookends

19th Century French Cast Iron Painted Andirons or Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

With delightful cast ibronze cherubs reclining atop the 19th century cast iron painted andirons, each intricately cast with scrollwork, a pair of flowers, and a bronze lion's head, t...

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1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Pair of Vintage Rustic Iron Tree Bookends
Pair of Vintage Rustic Iron Tree Bookends

Pair of Vintage Rustic Iron Tree Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of vintage Rustic-style brown cast iron tree stump bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

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H 15 in W 18.75 in D 12 in

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique cast-iron book press. Measures 18 3/4" x 12" x 12 3/4" - 15 1/2" in height.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair Of Early 20thc Iron Dog Bookends
Pair Of Early 20thc Iron Dog Bookends

Pair Of Early 20thc Iron Dog Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF CAST IRON DOG BOOKENDS WITH A GREAT OLD SURFACE.THE PAIR ARE IN GREAT CONDITION.

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19th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Antique Dog Door Stops, English, Iron, Decorative Bookends, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Dog Door Stops, English, Iron, Decorative Bookends, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Dog Door Stops, English, Iron, Decorative Bookends, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small antique dog door stops. An English, cast iron decorative bookend or doorstopper in Retriever form, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

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Iron

Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies
Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies

Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies

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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are really special bookends. They are high quality with two color patina and are extremely heavy. Each bookend weighs 7-1/2 lbs; that is quite amazing. Note that all the books ...

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1910s American Beaux Arts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Circa 1870 Pair of Cast Brass & Iron Dog Doorstops or Chimney Ornaments
Circa 1870 Pair of Cast Brass & Iron Dog Doorstops or Chimney Ornaments

Circa 1870 Pair of Cast Brass & Iron Dog Doorstops or Chimney Ornaments

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870 pair of cast brass & iron dog doorstops or chimney ornaments, English.

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1870s English Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends
Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends

Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends

Located in Petaluma, CA

We are offering here one of our most sought after subject matters: Egyptian Revival. Well modeled, very heavy, and warm patina are present. Hard to find item for the bookshelf.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925
Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He particularly noted how the army desperately needed food, otherwise his troops may “starve—dissolve—or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can.” Thes...

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1920s American Federal Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925
Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He particularly noted how the army desperately needed food, otherwise his troops may “starve—dissolve—or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can.” Thes...

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1920s American Federal Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925
Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He particularly noted how the army desperately needed food, otherwise his troops may “starve—dissolve—or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can.”  Thes...

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1920s American American Colonial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bookends by Judd Co. w/ Factory Label "The Student" ca. 1910
Pair of Bookends by Judd Co. w/ Factory Label "The Student" ca. 1910

Pair of Bookends by Judd Co. w/ Factory Label "The Student" ca. 1910

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

These bookends were done by the great makers Judd Co. Amazingly the factory label underneath is still intact and reads "The student". The patina is that special green color that Judd...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940
Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940

Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique 5 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe, red cast iron body, yellow pull lever and original 5 cent decal. "Try Some" is embossed on the metal lid and "5...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920
Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920

Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique cast iron 1 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe. Original patent dates stamped on front. Works properly. CREATOR Advanced Machine Co. DATE OF MANU...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK
Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK

Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Cast Iron Polychrome Door Stopper or Large Bookend adorned with Seahorse and Starfish. 19th Century original painted cast iron doorstop has great patina.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends
Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends

Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends

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H 13 in W 4.15 in D 3.75 in

Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc cast iron Duck Door Stops/ bookends. Great weight, heavy.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Cast Iron Bookends

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 7" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Bookend Doorstop
Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 7" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Bookend Doorstop

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 7" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Bookend Doorstop

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Iron Hand Painted 7" Cockatoo Parrot Figurine Bookend Doorstop.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Proud Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Griffin Bookends
Proud Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Griffin Bookends

Proud Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Griffin Bookends

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A pair of 19th Century architectural cast iron seated griffins on plinths. Now as bookends, decorative pieces for the home or even the garden.

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19th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair
Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique cast iron Amish man and woman couple bookends - a pair.

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley
American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley

American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Downingtown, PA

American cast iron "Old Salt" Maine fisherman doorstops or bookends, Hubley Manufacturing Company, The 1920s.

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1920s North American Folk Art Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture
Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

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H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming cast iron sculpture, possibly a bookend or doorstop, of a garden snail.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Pink Poodle Cast Iron Bookends
Pair of Vintage Pink Poodle Cast Iron Bookends

Pair of Vintage Pink Poodle Cast Iron Bookends

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H 5.75 in W 10.25 in D 3 in

Pair of Vintage Pink Poodle Cast Iron Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A super fun pair of vintage pink poodle cast iron bookends circa 1930s. The bookends are in fair condition with some wear and chips to the paint; they measure 10.5" W x 3" D x 5.75" H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends

By James Earle Fraser

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail", circa 1920s. The bookends are exact replicas of the famous "End of the Trail" statue sculpted by James Earle Fraser for th...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

By James Earle Fraser

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Clipper Ship Cast Iron Bookends, 1920s
Bradley & Hubbard Clipper Ship Cast Iron Bookends, 1920s

Bradley & Hubbard Clipper Ship Cast Iron Bookends, 1920s

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of bronze finish cast iron nautical themed bookends featuring clipper ships By Bradley & Hubbard USA, 1920s Each measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 6.25"H.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Boston Terrier Cast Iron Bookends by Bradley & Hubbard, ca. 1920
Pair of Boston Terrier Cast Iron Bookends by Bradley & Hubbard, ca. 1920

Pair of Boston Terrier Cast Iron Bookends by Bradley & Hubbard, ca. 1920

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Petaluma, CA

Especially known for their amazing quality cast iron doorstops and bookends. In fact this model is so popular they produced a larger version to use as a doorstop.

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1920s American Other Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

1920s Pair of Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson Bronzed Cast Iron Bookends
1920s Pair of Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson Bronzed Cast Iron Bookends

1920s Pair of Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson Bronzed Cast Iron Bookends

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of early 29th century 19th century English novelist Charles Dickens And 19th Century American Essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson Metal Bookends. Measures 5" in width and stand 6 in...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bookends w/Owls, by the Judd Co. ca 1900
Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bookends w/Owls, by the Judd Co. ca 1900

Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bookends w/Owls, by the Judd Co. ca 1900

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

These bookends are top of the line work by Judd Co. The detailing is exceptional, and the green patina helps show off that work. The art nouveau flowing leaves really enhances the lo...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Letter 'S' Iron Keystone Bookends
Letter 'S' Iron Keystone Bookends

Letter 'S' Iron Keystone Bookends

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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Letter 'S' Iron Keystone Bookends

By Frankart

Located in New Windsor, NY

A nice pair of cast iron bookends with great patina, surface, and texture.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair
19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A heavy pair of Hubley cast iron bookends of Pekinese lap dogs standing on tasseled cushions, dating from the late 19th century or perhaps into the early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends
Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends

Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Vintage Native American Indian Chief in Bronze or Cast Iron, Bookends. Very Good Condition, No Signature, Very Good Detailed Casting, very Sharp Features.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Vintage Cast Iron American Classical George Washington Bookends
Vintage Cast Iron American Classical George Washington Bookends

Vintage Cast Iron American Classical George Washington Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of American Classical vintage cast iron bookends depicting the bust of George Washington afer the late 18th century model by Jean Antoine Houdon.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Confederate Soldier Bookend/Doorstop
Vintage Cast Iron Confederate Soldier Bookend/Doorstop

Vintage Cast Iron Confederate Soldier Bookend/Doorstop

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast iron confederate soldier. Possible a bookend or a doorstop.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron American Eagle Bookends by Emig c.1945
Cast Iron American Eagle Bookends by Emig c.1945

Cast Iron American Eagle Bookends by Emig c.1945

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original pair of cast iron American Eagle bookends manufactured by Robert Emig in Pennsylvania, USA.

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Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Painted Cast Iron 3lb Weights / Bookends
Pair of Antique Painted Cast Iron 3lb Weights / Bookends

Pair of Antique Painted Cast Iron 3lb Weights / Bookends

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A pair of Industrial style 3 pound weights that makes a great pair of bookends, letter rack, or paperweight. Original paint on the cast iron.

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Gazelle Door Stop or Bookend
Art Deco Cast Iron Gazelle Door Stop or Bookend

Art Deco Cast Iron Gazelle Door Stop or Bookend

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H 4.875 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in

Art Deco Cast Iron Gazelle Door Stop or Bookend

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage Art Deco style Gazelle cast iron door stop or book end by Littlestown Hardware and Foundry of Pennsylvania, circa 1920s. The piece is quite heavy and has a gre...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends
Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends

Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau Johnsonsoniana and Bacon quote Bookends.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends
Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends

Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends.

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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

1928 Cast Iron Cape Cod Fisherman Bookends - a Pair
1928 Cast Iron Cape Cod Fisherman Bookends - a Pair

1928 Cast Iron Cape Cod Fisherman Bookends - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of cast iron Cape Cod fisherman bookends. The fisherman smokes a pipe and is reading the newspaper ‘the I&M’.

Category

1920s American Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Iron

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Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard

Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard

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Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was a renowned American poet, educator, and translator. His works, including "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha," resonate with the...

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Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Signed "Chotka", ca. 1910
Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Signed "Chotka", ca. 1910

Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Signed "Chotka", ca. 1910

$906Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Signed "Chotka", ca. 1910

By Anton Chotka

Located in Petaluma, CA

These highly detailed bronze bookends are a fine example of cold painted Vienna bronze workmanship. Brightly colored and crisp casting is often the work by the artist "Chotka", who o...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Antique Cast Iron Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Cast Iron Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique cast iron bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique cast iron bookends — often made from metal, iron and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique cast iron bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Industrial and Victorian antique cast iron bookends are consistently popular styles. Bradley & Hubbard, Judd Co. and Hubley Manufacturing Company each produced beautiful antique cast iron bookends that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Bookends for You

A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.

Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.

If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.

Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.

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