Vintage Newport Virginia Metal Crafters Pineapple Brass Bookends- a Pair

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We love this extraordinary pair of vintage brass bookends for the shiny appearance, heavy weight and pineapple shape, that signifies … Read more We love this extraordinary pair of vintage brass bookends for the shiny appearance, heavy weight and pineapple shape, that signifies hospitality in any home or establishment. The backs are "NEWPORT" NB-2, marks of the Virginia Metalworks company. This handsome pair will enhance any shelf, in the study, kitchen, bedroom or office and are straight out of the Mid-Century Modern era.

About Virginia Metalcrafters:
The original Virginia Metalcrafters company had a long history which began in 1890 when a gentleman named William Loth started the Waynesboro Stove Company. In the mid-1900’s the company began producing some of the finest brasswork in the world. Producing historic reproduction items for The Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, Historical Charleston, Old Sturbridge Village, Colonial Williamsburg and Historical Newport they became well known around the world for the fine quality of the items which they produced. Unfortunately, years later the company had to shut it’s doors, leaving behind a long tradition of rich history.

~ excerpt from the 2005 Virginia Metalcrafters catalog ~
Since 1890, the Virginia Metalcrafters hallmark has become synonymous with fine craftsmanship and design. This longstanding pursuit of excellence has been handed down from generation to generation at our company. From well-appointed homes to corporate boardrooms or the White House, the unique Virginia Metalcrafters products are recognized and admired throughout America. See less