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Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

About the Item

Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278. William Purcell McDonald was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1864. He joined Rookwood pottery in 1882 Dimensions: 5.25" x 3.25" x 5.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Creator:
    Rookwood Pottery Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 438081stDibs: LU5343243080762

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