Sold 5 October 2024 · Jeckyll & Co

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Description

A good pair of Art Deco gilt-bronze dolphin bookends

Dolphins: 15cm high

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1029338

Description

A good pair of Art Deco gilt-bronze dolphin bookends

Dolphins: 15cm high

Swift P&P throughout the UK at cost price

Let me know if you have any questions or require more details.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

13.5cm (5.31")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1029338

About the Dealer

Jeckyll & Co

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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ObjectBookends
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArt Deco
MaterialGilt-bronze, Wood
ColourGilt
MotifsDolphin motif, Scaled texture, Stepped wooden bases, Stylised fins
SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Art Deco bookends emerged during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting a period of modernist design, streamlined geometry, and luxurious materials that celebrated technological progress and international style.

Traditional bookends from the early-to-mid 20th century were commonly cast in bronze, brass, spelter, and cast iron, frequently mounted on wooden bases or marble plinths for added weight and stability.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-specific styling, maker marks or foundry stamps, genuine patination, and construction methods consistent with early 20th-century metal casting techniques.

They can be positioned on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or office desks to anchor collections of literature while adding sculptural metallic accents and period character to contemporary living spaces.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can strip the natural protective patina developed over decades of ageing.