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Period: Mid-20th Century
Place of Origin: American
Midcentury Walnut and Ceramic Tile and Bookends
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut with inlaid copper colored ceramic tile. Unsigned.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold

Egg Shaped Marble Bookends
By Henry Moore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Egg shaped marble bookends. Each egg has a flat side to hold books tight! White marble with gray graining throughout. Nice size measuring 5.5 tall and 3.5 a...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Brutalist Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century brutalist-style bookends with a geometric design. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modernist Rectangular Chrome Bookends by Smith Metal Arts
By William Sklaroff, Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome bookends by Smith Metal Arts. These sizeable pieces of chrome are captivating as they are commanding. Their styling is simple timeless. Aged chrom...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Jennings Brothers Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Architectural Bird Bookends Art Brass Co NY Geometric Pair Owl Falcon
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of brass American Art Deco Bird bookends designed in sharply geometric patterns, like metropolis architectural elements of the 1920-1940. Each bird is stamped "Art Brass Co NY...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Bill Curry Jax Bookends - a Pair
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Bill Curry for Design Line Red and green Iron Jack Jax Bookends. All paint is original. Two of twelve colors manufactured by Curry's company, Design Line. I love thes...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 11"W x 3.5"D x 10"H and would make...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Pre-War Carved Wood Playing Dice Craps Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your bookshelf with a touch of modern charm using our Cream Wood Dice Bookends. These stylish accents blend contemporary design with shabby chic aesthetics, featuring a cream...
Category

1930s Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Abstract Ceramic Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract pair of Ceramic Bookends. They have the feel of some that Ben Seibel designed and made of metal. In good shape and heavy enough to hold books in place!
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Seated Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage bookends, featuring Abraham Lincoln seated on a bench. The scene is captured in raised relief on the front of the bookends, with the text “Abraham Linc...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of George Washington bookends. The bookends depict George Washington standing, with his hand resting on a classical column. Washington wears a suit with long...
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ring Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nickel and copper art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature two circles, one larger in a black satin enameled c...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Nickel, Enamel, Copper

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends originate from the United States, Circa 1935. Rendered in molded glass with a serene and beautifully a...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

A pair of pink marble bookends by Vermont Marble Co, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of pink marble bookends by Vermont Marble Co, mid 20th century. Pale pink with burgundy and brilliant coral veining. Felted bottoms. Note the ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
SLEEK! MODERN SCULPTURAL MID CENTURY BRASS BOOK ENDS GREAT LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY 5-1/2" In the manner of Ben Seibel These book ends are a clean addition to any d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.25"D x 8.5"H and would make a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Brutalist MCM Viking Ship Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool brutalist MCM viking ship sculpture, circa 1970's. The piece is hand welded and has a great look and patina; it measures 20"W x 12"D x 20"H. very cool piece! #3500
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Sculptural Jack Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid metal sculptural jack bookend. Could also be used as doorstop. 1950s.  
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
By Sheldon Rose
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa 1960s Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Brass Bookends Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Orb, 1950s
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in London, GB
Pair of rounded sculptural brass bookends in organic form by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware, distributed by Raymor, USA, 1950's. Cast metal with shiny brass finish and partly a dark pat...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles. This pair are each one quarter of a circle, so when put together provide a semi-c...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Blenko Glass Fish Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury solid cast glass bookends depicting a fish in bas relief technique.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bill Curry for Design line very fun pop red colored playful iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often attributed to George Nelson, these are all original paint. Some light scu...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

MCM Copper & Brass Brutalist Tree of Life Sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Brutalist style Tree of Life metal sculpture. Unsigned, in the manner of Curtis Jere. Brass and copper sculpted to form the Tree of Life. Copper trunk and branches with shiny brass...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Abingdon USA Ceramic Horse Head Bookends with Labels, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Abingdon USA Ceramic Horse Head Bookends with Labels, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of substantial early Mid-Century ceramic horse bookends...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Metal Brutalist Globe Hemispheres Sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charlotte, NC
A companion pair of Brutalist style globe hemispheres metal sculptures. Unsigned, in the manner of Curtis Jere. Patinated bronze color solid metal forming the clearly visible contine...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy creamy white glaze which were produced from 193...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy white glaze which were produced from 1938 thr...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Abingdon Pottery 1940s Mid Century Modern Pair Black Horse Head Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of "Fleur de Lis" Cast Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "Fleur de Lis" cast bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are made of cast plaster and has a great gold gilt patina; they measure 6.5"W x 6.75"D x 6.25"H and are in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Cast Patinated American Eagle Bookends Circa 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze-patinated American bald eagle bookends circa 1950s. Beautiful elegant pair.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist stair-cut polished steel bookends, circa 1970s. Beautiful and simple with great mid-century minimal lines, the bookends are in very good vintage condition and meas...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Sheldon Rose AlphaSculpt Typesetter Block Sculpture Bookend
By Tiffany & Co., Jonathan Adler, Sheldon Rose
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed Sheldon Rose (American 20th Century) Typesetter cube sculpture, can also be used as bookend. In polished polychrome silver metal. Sheldon Rose (American, 20th century), attend...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Ben Seibel by Jenfred-Ware Mid-Century Modern Brass Sculptural Dumbbell Bookends
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Ben Seibel MCM sculptural dumbbell brass plated bookends with handles, designed for Jenfred-Ware and marketed for Raymor c.1950s. Nice vintage condition...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Jax Design Line Single Jack Patinated Bookend California
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
George Nelson Style of Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry Unmarked 4.75 h x 6 w x 5.25 d Unrestored vintage original preowned condition Review our images
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Circular Chrome Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair metal chrome plated bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré. Each bookend has a heavy rectangular base. Dimensions Each bookend measures: 6.5” width x 4.5” depth x 7.5” height. C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Brass Finish "Ladder-Form" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ladder" bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and distributed by Raymor. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in a chocolate brown. Could also be used as doorstops. 1950s.  
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Rusty Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif
By George Nelson, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif Selling as vintage rustic condition 4.75 tall x 6.25 w x 5.25 d Original Unrestored Vintage Condition See images.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cast Iron Original Paint Hubley Doorstops C1935 Flowers in a Bouquet
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Hubley Doorstops hand painted cast iron appears to be original surface. One has a little more loss of paint than the other, see pics. Otherwise all there in excelle...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. Original Label, possible model # 434.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen feature two concentric rings of brass and copper with three sphere accents on each. These bookends are a great example of the Machin...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Three Vintage Atomic Jacks/Jax Bookends/Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pieces can be used as bookends, a doorstop, or decorative accents. in aluminum, black and bronze finish with a n...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of jacks bookends designed by Bill Curry for his company Design Line. These are painted cast iron. The jacks are in great original condition. There are a few minor paint losses ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bookends are in very good vintage condtion and measure 8.5"W x 5"D x...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Walnut, Pottery

Solid Heavy Brass Vintage Mallard Bookends
Located in East Hampton, NY
These vintage heavy brass Mallard head bookends show a wonderful patina from age and use. One panel is slightly taller than the other ( see detail images). THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AN...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Rustic Gold Jack Bookend George Nelson Design Line Calif
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Rustic Jack Bookend Decor George Nelson Design Line Calif 4.5 tall x 5.75w x 4.75d Original Rustic Unrestored Vintage Condition Item, preowned. Refer to images.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

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Metal

Railroad Tie Bookends
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun whimsical solid iron railroad tie bookends. Raw metal with clear coat and original felt bottoms. A wonderful addition to any designer interior space....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Pair of Music Note Bookends, Powder-Coated Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Orange Set of Music Note Bookends Pair of vintage brass bookends in newly powder-coated orange. This pair are classic music notes on a square base. Absolutely one of a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5.5"D x 4.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of white and gray colored geode bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition. This particular set is a unique pair that parallels two sides. One s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Mount Bookends. Exquisite pair of Art Deco Revival antelope gazelle bust sculptures bookends in polished solid brass mounted on black wooden base. Gazelle Head Hollywood Regency Cast Brass Bookend, Restored and polished. These 1950s pair of Art Deco Revival polished brass gazelle antelope mount...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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