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Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug Dog Bookends

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Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends USA, circa 1940s A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one of kind American Folk Art Tin Clad pug dog motif bookends. Each one masterfully crafted, a fine carved wood model of a seated Pug dog, with often seamless sheets of tin, attached/clad to the wood. The overall measurements of the bookends 'together' is 21-Inches wide x 9-Inches high x 5.75-Inches deep. Each bookend measures 10.5-Inches wide x 9-Inches high x 5.75-Inches deep. Each seated dog sculpture measures 9-Inches wide x 8-Inches high x 4-Inches deep. Condition Report: Some small areas of missing tin, camouflaged with silver paint. The same style repair on the back part of the lower left end of the bookend. The right bookend, some of the tin has separated/slight buckling due to age, use etc. None of the 'character' minor repairs or condition issues prevent the functionality of the bookends. They present beautifully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Tin,Wood,Appliqué
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Some small areas of missing tin, camouflaged with silver paint. The same style repair on the back part of the lower left end of the bookend. The right bookend, some of the tin has separated due to age, use etc. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. None of the 'character' minor wear, repairs or condition issues prevent the functionality of the bookends. They present beautifully.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8531 / SDHU5T26371stDibs: LU2592328804002

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