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A Pair of Art Deco Sealion Bookends
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A Pair of Art Deco Sealion Bookends

1900 - 1920
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A pair of Art Deco Sealion bookends. Patinated  spelter bookends in the form of Sealions balancing a silver coloured ball on the ends of their noses. Set on marble bases Unsigned. French c 1925. Excellent original condition. Base 13cm x 8 height to top of ball 13cm. Bookends are the sign of a well curated shelf.

Date French c 1925

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions . Base 13cm x 8 height to top of ball 13cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Solo Antiques has dated these Art Deco Seal Bookends to the 1920s.

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SA1223713
Dealers Internal Reference
3022
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A pair of Art Deco Sealion bookends.
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Patinated  spelter bookends in the form of Sealions balancing a silver coloured ball on the ends of their noses.
Solo Antiques

Set on marble bases Unsigned. French c 1925. Excellent original condition. Base 13cm x 8 height to top of ball 13cm. Bookends are the sign of a well curated shelf.

Date French c 1925

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions . Base 13cm x 8 height to top of ball 13cm.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated these Art Deco Seal Bookends to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223713
Dealers Internal Ref
3022
Solo Antiques
Solo Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023

Solo antiques are specialist antiques dealers in art nouveau, art deco sculpture, glass and arts and crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935

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A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases.
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Archive I A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases.

A Pair of Art Deco Sealion Bookends

Archive II A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases. View IV
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A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases.
A pair of Art Deco Sealion bookends
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A pair of Art Deco metal sea lions balancing chrome spheres on their noses, mounted on rectangular grey marble bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble, Chrome
  • ColourGrey and Bronze
  • MotifsSea lion figures, Balanced chrome spheres, Veined marble bases
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

A pair of Art Deco bookends from 1920 takes the form of patinated spelter sea lion figures mounted on rectangular grey marble bases. Each sea lion balances a polished silver-coloured chrome sphere on the end of its nose. The metal components display a bronze and silver finish, while the stone bases exhibit a natural veined pattern. The entire ensemble measures 13 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. These decorative bookends function practically on a bookshelf to support rows of volumes in a study, library, or living room. The stylised animal figures and geometric bases integrate smoothly into period-inspired interior schemes.

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Art Deco bookends, produced primarily between the 1920s and 1930s, are characterised by streamlined forms, geometric motifs, and stylized representations of animals or human figures.

Makers frequently combined cast metals such as bronze, brass, or spelter with bases carved from natural stones like marble, alabaster, or onyx.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit natural age-related patination on metal surfaces, minor wear to the marble edges, and period-appropriate assembly methods such as threaded rod fittings beneath the base.

Position them on a contemporary bookshelf, sideboard, or executive desk to frame modern book collections while adding an architectural accent.

Dust metal and marble surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip the original metal patina or etch the marble.
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