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Wonderful Pair of Tall Ship Brass Book Ends – Circa 1930
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Wonderful Pair of Tall Ship Brass Book Ends – Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
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A Wonderful Pair of Brass Book Ends with nicely modelled detail of a tall ships at sea. The bottom of each bookend reads ‘The Barque Macquarie’ – circa 1930.

*When launched in 1875, the Macquarie was hailed as the finest passenger sailing ship afloat. She was built and owned by the famous London shipowners R. Green and Co. Costing £42,000 and originally named Melbourne, she was beautifully modelled with fully furnished accommodation for 50 passengers. Until she was sold in 1887, she regularly traded between London and Melbourne, after that, her name was changed to Macquarie and she was placed in the Sydney trade until 1897.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Total weight: 1592g

In good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Brass Tall Ship Bookends to the 1930s.

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P51079
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A Wonderful Pair of Brass Book Ends with nicely modelled detail of a tall ships at sea. The bottom of each bookend reads ‘The Barque Macquarie’ – circa 1930.

When launched in 1875, the Macquarie was hailed as the finest passenger sailing ship afloat. She was built and owned by the famous London shipowners R. Green and Co.

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Costing £42,000 and originally named Melbourne, she was beautifully modelled with fully furnished accommodation for 50 passengers.
Kingsdown Antiques

Until she was sold in 1887, she regularly traded between London and Melbourne, after that, her name was changed to Macquarie and she was placed in the Sydney trade until 1897.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Total weight: 1592g

In good condition.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Brass Tall Ship Bookends to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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P51079
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A pair of solid brass bookends featuring a relief design of a tall sailing ship on ocean waves.
Wonderful Pair of Tall Ship Brass Book Ends – circa 1930
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A pair of solid brass bookends featuring a relief design of a tall sailing ship on ocean waves.
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Nautical-themed bookends gained widespread popularity during the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1920s and 1930s. Depictions of historic tall ships and galleons reflected a cultural fascination with maritime exploration, seamanship, and historic naval transport.

Bookends from this era were typically produced using sand-casting or die-casting techniques in solid brass, bronze, or cast iron with a brass electroplate. The weighted base provided stability for supporting heavy hardback volumes, while hand-finishing highlighted relief details.

Authentic pieces usually feature crisp casting details in relief, natural surface wear, and a subtle patina in recessed areas. Look for stamped manufacturer marks, titles along the base, or felt linings on the underside intended to protect wooden shelving.

These decorative objects work well paired with leather-bound books on a dark wood bookcase, positioned on a home office desk, or set within a mantelpiece display alongside globe ornaments and vintage maps.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent buildup in detailed relief areas. Avoid harsh chemical polishes if retaining an aged patina is preferred, or use a mild brass cleaner sparingly to restore bright metallic shine.
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