American Bookends

Offered is a vintage set of Washington at Valley Forge bookends. The bookends were made by the American maker Hubley Manufacturing Co. in 1925. The bookends are in the style of the famous oil painting by William B. T. Trego. The March to Valley Forge, December 19, 1777 is one of the most iconic paintings of the Revolutionary War. Painted by Philadelphia artist Trego in 1883, the scene shows Washington and the Continental Army limping into their winter encampment at Valley Forge. Trego painted General Washington at the center of the scene. Trego’s inspiration was a passage from Washington Irving’s Life of Washington: "Sad and dreary was the march to Valley Forge, uncheered by the recollection of any recent triumph. . . Hungry and cold were the poor fellows who had so long been keeping the field . . . provisions were scant, clothing was worn out, and so badly were they off for shoes, that the footsteps of many might be tracked in blood." When the Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge, Washington repeatedly shared his army’s dire situation with the Continental Congress. 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.” These bookends were made by Hubley Manufacturing Co. Hubley was founded in 1894 in Lancaster, PA and specialized in the manufacture of cast-iron toys and toy...

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...

Offered is a vintage set of Washington at Valley Forge bookends. The bookends were made by the American maker Hubley Manufacturing Co. in 1925. The bookends are in the style of the famous oil painting by William B. T. Trego. The March to Valley Forge, December 19, 1777 is one of the most iconic paintings of the Revolutionary War. Painted by Philadelphia artist Trego in 1883, the scene shows the Washington and the Continental Army limping into their winter encampment at Valley Forge. Trego painted General Washington at the center of the scene. Trego’s inspiration was a passage from Washington Irving’s Life of Washington: "Sad and dreary was the march to Valley Forge, uncheered by the recollection of any recent triumph. . . Hungry and cold were the poor fellows who had so long been keeping the field . . . provisions were scant, clothing was worn out, and so badly were they off for shoes, that the footsteps of many might be tracked in blood." When the Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge, Washington repeatedly shared his army’s dire situation with the Continental Congress. 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.” These bookends were made by Hubley Manufacturing Co. Hubley was founded in 1894 in Lancaster, PA and specialized in the manufacture of cast-iron toys and toy banks...

Who doesn't need a nice pair of bookends ? I guess someone who has no books. If that is you stop here, but if not read on. Here we have a wonderful pair of signed Bradley & Hubbard b...

This pair of bookends are quite exceptionally cast. Note the special attention to detail to include the finely cast dog's coat. Signed on the back "B & H", which translates to Bradley & Hubbard. We can spend paragraphs discussing their long history of producing some of the best cast iron objects...

Frankart Kneeling Ladies Bookends Model B412 in nice original condition. Nice Patina, worn finish. One lady has a crack to backside of head as seen in photo.

Frankart standing Nude lady frog bookends N0 B401 with their original black paint finish. Overall in nice condition with a few areas of paint loss. Classi...

Beautiful set of antique peacock bookends. Made of cast iron, these bookends range from the 1920s. The classic peacock design delivers the Art Deco/Ar...

Roycroft set of hammered copper bookends Art & Crafts design influence, 1920s, New York Flower pattern design. Hand stamped. Original Roycroft blue brass finish patina present. Ori...

Judd Company made some of the finest quality bookends ever produced, and while they mainly worked in cast iron, they occasionally did work in bronze. We don't have to be geniuses to just read the printing on the back on these which reads "bronze". What really does separate these from other golfer bookends is the fact that we have a male and female golfer...

The well of wisdom iron bookends. Dated 1929 with a brass or bronze patina. All original and in good shape! Everyone needs a little wisdom!

A handsome bronze clad pair of bookends in the shape of muscular male nude thinkers. No signature.