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Pair of Hammered Arts & Crafts Blacked Metal Owl Bookends by Goberg, Hugo Berger

About the Item

Artistic pair of bookends by famous German metal worker. These rare and double sided 'Goberg' owl bookends are in good condition. They have a marvelous black finish which makes their eyes stand out even more. These top quality pieces of workmanship from the early 1900s were built to last and last they will and since the beautifully stylized owls are the international symbols for wisdom and learning, they also make a great gift for a professor, a philosopher, a student or anyone else having to do with gaining and spreading knowledge for the good of mankind. Mind you, our price for this rare pair even includes perfect packing and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. No matter where you live on our beautiful planet. Maximum height x width x depth: 6.2 x 5 x 4.2. e have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.
  • Creator:
    Goberg (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.2 in (15.75 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 239010161USfg1stDibs: LU2341316996332

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