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

About the Item

This pair of antique bookends were made by the well known B radley and Hubbard Company of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bookends are composed of cast iron with a bronze patination and depict Charles Dickens and Oliver Wendell Holmes respectively. Each is clearly marked with the "B&H" cartouche for the Bradley and Hubbard Co.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor losses of the patinated finish as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355239239252

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