Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

A very good looking pair of solid polished brass pineapple bookends, by Virginia Metalcrafters circa 1970s.

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...

Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design. The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...

Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from the 1940s. The solid sculpted pair weights 5.1 pounds each, making this pair not onl...

Nice and rare pair of solid brass cello bookends, nicely done piece, and rare, circa 1960s.

A pair of Late 20th Century bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters. Black color cast iron depicting fox heads. Could alternatively be used as doorstops. Made in Virginia, USA. Measures:...

Pair Of Large Solid Brass Baseball Players Bookends. Nice detail in casting of a pitcher and a batter, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condit...

Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality, nice casting details. Overall good condition. ready to use

Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality. Same day shipping!

Huge and heavy brass bookends made by Valenti in the 1970s They look a sculpture and will bring glamour to your home.

A pair of two solid brass clam shell bookends. This set would be wonderful on a desk, bookshelf or dressing table. Dimensions: 6.5" Tall 5"...