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Ronson Pair of Art Deco Bookends
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Pair of art deco bookends in white metal (regula), circa 1930. They represent children with butterfly wings, leaning against a book and holding a butterfly in the hand. A small frog is climbing on the base.
They are in perfect condition.
Total height: 16 cm
Width: 11.5 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Weight: 3.5 Kg.
Ronson's Art Metal works, founded by Louis Aoronson in the years 1800, was a leader and a pioneer in the manufacture of decorative objects in metal until the years 1930. They produced a diverse selection of beautifully designed metal bookends, lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps and much more.
- Creator:Ronson (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Spelter,Molded
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- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:
- Seller Location:NANTES, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7403231131202
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