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Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"H.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair of ROYCROFT Hammered Copper Bookends -  stickley era  W8077    SALE
Antique Pair of ROYCROFT Hammered Copper Bookends -  stickley era  W8077    SALE

Antique Pair of ROYCROFT Hammered Copper Bookends - stickley era W8077 SALE

By Roycroft

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Pair of Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends - W8077 This is a pair of Antique Roycroft Bookends in Very Good condition.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 3.25"W ...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 3.5"W x 3"D x 5"H.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookend, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookend, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookend, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper bookend By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 3.2...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

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 Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper, Metal, Iron

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends
Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco copper plated elephant bookends. Both pieces have retained their original copper finish.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends
Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

By Armenic Hairenian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare sample of an important metal craftsman that worked for one of the most important shops in California, Dirk van Erp . in San Francisco. Armenic Hairenian , Both bookends are al...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined pair of American Machine Age bookends designed by Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, circa early 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert
Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

By Sir Alfred Gilbert

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Victorian bronze rabbit head bookends in marble plinths by Sir Alfred Gilbert By: Sir Alfred Gilbert Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal Technique: cas...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris

Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris

By Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Art Déco bronze bookends with marble base designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris By: Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris Material: bronze, marble, metal, copper Technique:...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base
Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted from zamac, an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper, the bookends depict a pair of winged cherubim figures.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc, Copper

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Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand-hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, early 20th century Each measures: 2.38"W x ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Pair

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand-hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, early 20th century Each measures: 2.38"W x 2.38"D...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Nude "Newly Liberated" Galvano Copper Bookend set
Nude "Newly Liberated" Galvano Copper Bookend set

Nude "Newly Liberated" Galvano Copper Bookend set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Galvano Copper (electroformed copper) bookends each featuring a nude dancer holding a draping piece of cloth.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Copper Bookends
Copper Bookends

Copper Bookends

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H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

Copper Bookends

Located in London, GB

Copper bookends of indeterminable age, believed to be hundreds of thousands to millions of years old.

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Copper Bookends

Pair Of Antique Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends With Galleons c1910
Pair Of Antique Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends With Galleons c1910

Pair Of Antique Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends With Galleons c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Of Antique Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends With Galleon Pattern C1910 Measures - 5 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" A pair of antique Roycroft hammered copper bookends featuring a det...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Bookends
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Bookends

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Bookends

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique Pair of Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends
Antique Pair of Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends

Antique Pair of Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends

By Roycroft

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered bookends by Roycroft in wonderful condition. Very nice pair of Arts and Crafts bookends of hammered copper by Roycroft.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 6"W x 4...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair
1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair

1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a beautiful pair of bookends, circa the 1920s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these bookends feature the charming and iconic motif of hors...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1910
Antique Pair of Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1910

Antique Pair of Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Arts & Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer hammered copper in clipped corner window pane form with incised stylized floral decoration and maker's mark as photographe...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Brass Over Hammered Copper Bookends, c1910
Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Brass Over Hammered Copper Bookends, c1910

Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Brass Over Hammered Copper Bookends, c1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Arts & Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer brass over hammered copper construction in stylized dome form, stamped on base as photographed, c1910 Measures - 4''h x...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York
Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York

Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York

By Roycroft

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Roycroft set of hammered copper bookends Art & Crafts design influence, 1920s, New York Flower pattern design.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique Roycroft Mission Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Stylized Flower Bookends
Antique Roycroft Mission Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Stylized Flower Bookends

Antique Roycroft Mission Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Stylized Flower Bookends

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Roycroft Mission Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends With Floral Pattern Signed C1920 Measures - 8 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" A pair of antique Roycroft Mission Arts & Craft...

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Early 20th Century Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Carl Sorensen American Bookends, Hammered Copper Metalwork
Carl Sorensen American Bookends, Hammered Copper Metalwork

Carl Sorensen American Bookends, Hammered Copper Metalwork

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Carl Sorensen American bookends, hammered copper metalwork. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Vintage Arts & Crafts Copper and Glass Mosaic Bookends
Vintage Arts & Crafts Copper and Glass Mosaic Bookends

Vintage Arts & Crafts Copper and Glass Mosaic Bookends

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of vintage Arts & Crafts bookends of copper and glass mosaic. They are in wonderful vintage condition with nice patina.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Oversize Art Deco Bronze & Copper Plated Irish Setter Bookends c.1930
Oversize Art Deco Bronze & Copper Plated Irish Setter Bookends c.1930

Oversize Art Deco Bronze & Copper Plated Irish Setter Bookends c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An oversized pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Irish Setter bookends with original felt on the bottom.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Picture Frame Bookends c1910
Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Picture Frame Bookends c1910

Antique Pair Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Picture Frame Bookends c1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Arts and Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer hammered copper construction in picture frame form, maker mark as photographed, c1910 Measures - 8.5''H x 5.75''W x 3...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique Art & Crafts Pair Roycroft Hammered Copper Ship Bookends Circa 1910
Antique Art & Crafts Pair Roycroft Hammered Copper Ship Bookends Circa 1910

Antique Art & Crafts Pair Roycroft Hammered Copper Ship Bookends Circa 1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer hammered copper construction in stylized arch form with maritime reserve with a ship and rope twist border, maker mark on base as ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper

Oversize Art Deco Bronze and Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends, circa 1930
Oversize Art Deco Bronze and Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends, circa 1930

Oversize Art Deco Bronze and Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends, circa 1930

By Champion Products LA, Philip Di Napoli

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An extremely large pair of Art Deco bronze and copper-plated Trojan horse bookends. Designed and signed by Phillip DiNapoli for Champion Products.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

The bookends are two tone with copper on the base and mane and bronze on the body.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

One bookend has retained its original felt and Dodge Inc. label.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930
Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930

Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930

By Philip Di Napoli, Champion Products LA

Located in San Francisco, CA

These companies made a variety of small objects for the home including ash trays and bookends. All of these bookends were made from gray or "pot" metal, with bronze-like finishes tha...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of Ring Bookends in the Style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Pair of Ring Bookends in the Style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA

Pair of Ring Bookends in the Style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA

By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of brass and copper art deco bookends in the style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Copper, Brass

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Both bookends have retained the original felt on the bottom and the original Dodge Inc. label.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Trophy Craft. c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Trophy Craft. c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Trophy Craft. c.1930

By Trophy Craft Los Angeles

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of Art Deco machine age, Trojan horse bookends with original sticker on both "Souvenir of Hollywood".

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los Angeles California USA.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Copper Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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Antique Copper Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique copper bookends available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique copper bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using copper, metal and bronze. There are all kinds of antique copper bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique copper bookends to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Industrial antique copper bookends are of considerable interest. Many antique copper bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Dodge Inc., Roycroft and Gladys Brown produced popular antique copper bookends that are worth a look.

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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