Single Bookend Field Gleaners K & O Company Circa 1925

Description

A very heavy metal bookend with a design of women in a field picking up or gleaning the leavings in … more A very heavy metal bookend with a design of women in a field picking up or gleaning the leavings in a field of wheat with a village and wagon with horses in the background. The design has been polychromed and the women have colorful hats and dresses.

The mixed-metal bookend was given a gold-colored patina. The back has a geometric floral pattern. The base is flat with an old green felt. A manufacturer's mark on the lower back above the base reads K over an ovoid O and this is within an oval cartouche. This is the hallmark for the K & O Company.

MEASUREMENTS

5 ¼” (13.3 cm) wide x 2 ¾” (7.0 cm) deep x 5” (12.7 cm) tall Weighs 4 lbs 1.0 oz (1845 g)

CONDITION

There are no breaks, cracks, or dents. There is patina loss with small patches that show silver on the front and top edge. The felt is starting to loosen.

A great bookend that will hold up your books. It is very heavy. less