Roman Erlikh Bookends

Vintage heavy solid brass pair of pineapple bookends feature textured, detailed bodies, mounted on rounded base, and sculptural three-tier tops. The pieces are heavy enough to be used as doorstops. As early as in the 18th century, the pineapple was established as a symbol of hospitality, with its prickly, tufted shape incorporated in gateposts, door entryways, and finials, as well as in silverware and ceramics. The style and interpretation of the fruit changed with time, following cultural, architectural, and art shifts in our society. This pair is sculpted in more contemporary, Mid Century Modern style with strong Hollywood Regency influence, that is reminiscent of Maison Jansen pineapple lamps...

The adorable pair of vintage bookends features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens with bright blue eyes. The cats are sculpted with streamlined bodies, curled tails,...

Vintage pair of bookends feature finely sculpted elongated dolphins with their tails playfully raised in the air. Highly detailed handmade figurines, combining function and decoration, can be used as paperweights or sculptures, enhancing a shelf or table decor with their elegant, attractive forms. The dolphins are signed on the bottoms with the foundry stamps, F. Abela & Sons, and Maltese crosses; please note the slight variations in the marks as shown in pictures. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina. We are offering 2 pairs of the bookends, sold separately, at the time of the listing. Malta is an island state, located on the archipelago of three small islands in the Mediterranean Sea near Italy. Malta became part of the British Empire in the early 1800s, and one of the favorite tourist spots as early as in the 18th and 19th centuries. Dolphin door handles...

Heavy pair of vintage bronze plated bookends depict a seated scholar reading a book. The bookends are attributed to Pompeian Bronze Co, who were manufacturing this style of bookends...

Vintage brass swan bookends feature highly detailed heads and wings that are juxtaposed with polished surfaces of the necks and backs. Variety of ...

Pair of vintage solid glass cube bookends feature textured side surfaces with abstract designs of sand dollar or starbursts on two opposing sides; the top side has contracting gloss...

The set features two bookends shaped like clowns, with the character Clarabell and Emmet Kelly. The bookends have beautiful, age-appropriate patina; they are marked with manufacture...

Vintage Organic Modern bookends were hand-formed in coil technique and hand-glazed in traditional salt glaze in earthy beige-brown palette. Minimally shaped pieces have cut openings...

Vintage pair of Mallard duck bookends is made of polished cast brass with detailed eyes, cheeks and beaks. The wide bases curve gently down, providing extra stability to the heavy, ...

Rare pair of bronze elephant bookends was manufactured by Jennings Brothers in 1920s-1930s. Both pieces have retained their beautiful patina and the original felt bottoms. Each piec...