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

1920 - 1940
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A pair of Art Deco era French bookends, c1930, made of spelter, in the form of prancing mountain goats. Spelter, which enables high definition, was popular in France for sculpture and models as an alternative to bronze, which was more expensive. Here the mountain goats have a bronzed finish in highlighted areas. The mountain goats are mounted on solid dark grey marble bases and the books will be held in place by the raised forelegs of the animals. The bookends are in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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Aramis Antiques has dated these Art Deco Spelter Bookends to the 1930s.

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SA1095926
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A pair of Art Deco era French bookends, c1930, made of spelter, in the form of prancing mountain goats.
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Spelter, which enables high definition, was popular in France for sculpture and models as an alternative to bronze, which was more expensive.
Aramis Antiques

Here the mountain goats have a bronzed finish in highlighted areas. The mountain goats are mounted on solid dark grey marble bases and the books will be held in place by the raised forelegs of the animals. The bookends are in excellent condition.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1095926
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A pair of French Art Deco spelter bookends featuring leaping gazelles mounted on dark rectangular marble bases.
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Originating in France during the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco spelter bookends feature stylised, dynamic animal or human figures cast in a zinc alloy and typically mounted on polished marble or onyx bases.

Craftsmen primarily used spelter, a zinc-based alloy patinated to resemble bronze, anchored onto heavy marble, slate, or onyx bases to provide weight for supporting books.

Genuine period pieces exhibit characteristic Art Deco geometric forms, natural age-appropriate wear to the patinated finish, and original threaded rod fixings visible beneath the marble bases.

Position these sculptural pieces on a minimal floating shelf, a modern executive desk, or a dark timber bookcase to introduce a geometric vintage accent.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding water or abrasive chemical cleaners that could damage the delicate surface patina of the metal or dull the marble base.
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