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A Pair of Bookends Made in the Form of Antique Leather Bound Books.
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A Pair of Bookends Made in the Form of Antique Leather Bound Books.

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 March 2025 · Robert Belcher Antiques
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It was listed by Robert Belcher Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A most pleasing pair of desk book ends hand made in wood and leather and beautifully crafted. Each bookend looks like three antique leather bound books.

These highly decorative pieces would have been made to special order by a traditional bookbinder. They are made from wood in the form of antique books and covered in different coloured tan hides and each one is then hand finished with heated bronze patterned wheels and hand tools to produce the book design and title in plain and gilt tooling.

These decorative bookends are English and date to circa 1920. They would be ideal for a desktop or shelf display and would look perfect with a small collection of antique books resting between them. They are in good original condition with some age related marks to the leather.

Sizes of each book end;

Height 22.5cm x width 13.5cm x depth 14.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Leather Bookends to the 1920s.

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SA1122830
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A most pleasing pair of desk book ends hand made in wood and leather and beautifully crafted. Each bookend looks like three antique leather bound books.

These highly decorative pieces would have been made to special order by a traditional bookbinder. They are made from wood in the form of antique books and covered in different coloured tan hides and each one is then hand finished with heated bronze patterned wheels and hand tools to produce the book design and title in plain and gilt tooling.

These decorative bookends are English and date to circa 1920.

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They would be ideal for a desktop or shelf display and would look perfect with a small collection of antique books resting between them.
Robert Belcher Antiques

They are in good original condition with some age related marks to the leather.

Sizes of each book end;

Height 22.5cm x width 13.5cm x depth 14.5cm

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Leather Bookends to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122830
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Worcestershire
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A pair of decorative bookends styled to resemble a collection of antique leather-bound books with gilded spines.
A pair of bookends made in the form of antique leather bound books.
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A pair of decorative bookends styled to resemble a collection of antique leather-bound books with gilded spines.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGentlemans Library
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Paper
  • ColourBrown and Red
  • MotifsGilded tooling, Book spines, Embossed lettering
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

Bookends emerged as functional and decorative objects in the 19th century as books became more widely available and home libraries gained popularity among the middle and upper classes.

Traditional bookends are crafted from a variety of durable materials including cast iron, brass, wood, marble, and leather-wrapped weights designed to support heavy volumes.

Authentication involves examining the materials, craftsmanship, patination, and makers marks or stamps, which often indicate the period of manufacture and production methods.

They can be placed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or coffee tables to anchor stacks of books, adding a touch of academic charm and sophisticated texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping items out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally treating leather surfaces with specialised conditioners to prevent drying and cracking.
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