Exeter, Devon
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This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, …
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This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Invokes the age of discovery, with a grand sailing ship motif
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Oak form presents fine grain interest and caramel hues
Copper plate with hand beaten ship motif accentuating each rest
The ship bearing a resemblance to the iconic sails of Vasco da Gama (1459 - 1524)
Dressed to the base with protective coverings
This is a fine pair of vintage maritime bookends, with an appealing copper plated finish. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')
Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')
Max Height: 15cm (6'')
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- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 3ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
Exeter, Devon
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