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Art Deco French Spelter Squirrel Bookends C1930
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Art Deco French Spelter Squirrel Bookends C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 December 2025 · Aramis Antiques
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An Art Deco era French pair of squirrels bookends c1930. The squirrel figures are made of bronzed spelter in a stylised form, the squirrels tails intended for holding the books in place. The squirrels are mounted on rouge marble bases. They are very decorative and strongly reflect a Deco design. In excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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Aramis Antiques has dated these Art Deco Squirrel Bookends to the 1930s.

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SA1079840
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An Art Deco era French pair of squirrels bookends c1930.
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The squirrel figures are made of bronzed spelter in a stylised form, the squirrels tails intended for holding the books in place.
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The squirrels are mounted on rouge marble bases. They are very decorative and strongly reflect a Deco design. In excellent condition.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these Art Deco Squirrel Bookends to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079840
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Archive I A pair of Art Deco spelter squirrel bookends mounted on multi-coloured marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco French Spelter Squirrel Bookends C1930

Archive II A pair of Art Deco spelter squirrel bookends mounted on multi-coloured marble bases. View II
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A pair of Art Deco spelter squirrel bookends mounted on multi-coloured marble bases.
Art Deco French spelter squirrel bookends c1930
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A pair of Art Deco spelter squirrel bookends mounted on multi-coloured marble bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSpelter, Marble
  • ColourBronze and Brown
  • MotifsStylised animal figures, Geometric faceted detailing, Segmented tails
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Art Deco is a design movement from the 1920s and 1930s characterised by sleek geometric shapes, stylised animal and human forms, and modern industrial materials.

Spelter, an alloy primarily composed of zinc, was widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a cost-effective alternative to bronze, often given a bronze-plated or painted finish.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-accurate casting techniques, natural patination, stylized geometric forms, and materials consistent with European manufacturing from the interwar period.

Vintage bookends can be placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or office desk to anchor rows of books while adding sculptural height and historical character to the space.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excessive moisture, which can damage the patinated metal surface and porous stone base.
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