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Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-smith Co.
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Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-smith Co.

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 November 2022 · Krave Antiques
This “Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-smith Co” found a buyer.

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Description

This handsome pair of Art Deco bookends which were handmade in the 1930's are by the Thornton-Smith Company and made of oak.

These bookends are in the form of cricket stumps and have wonderful details with miniature bats and red cricket balls.

This pair are in excellent condition, look as though they have never been used and the one still retains it's original label to the underside which reads Guaranteed Hand-Made by Thornton Smith. These bookends rarely become available to purchase in this condition.

A wonderful quality sporting item that would look great in a sports bar, office or mancave and is an ideal gift for a cricket fan.

Maker: Thornton-Smith Company.

Dimensions: Width: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Depth: 12.5 cm (5"). Height: 19.5 cm (7 1/2").

Condition: Excellent used antique condition.

Please note that only the bookends are included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA920821
Dealers Internal Reference
CSB2284
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Description
This handsome pair of Art Deco bookends which were handmade in the 1930's are by the Thornton-Smith Company and made of oak.
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These bookends are in the form of cricket stumps and have wonderful details with miniature bats and red cricket balls.
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fig 1. Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-Smith Co.
fig 1. Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-smith Co.

This pair are in excellent condition, look as though they have never been used and the one still retains it's original label to the underside which reads Guaranteed Hand-Made by Thornton Smith. These bookends rarely become available to purchase in this condition.

fig 2. Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-Smith Co.
fig 2. Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-smith Co.

A wonderful quality sporting item that would look great in a sports bar, office or mancave and is an ideal gift for a cricket fan.

Maker: Thornton-Smith Company.

Dimensions: Width: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Depth: 12.5 cm (5"). Height: 19.5 cm (7 1/2").

Condition: Excellent used antique condition.

Please note that only the bookends are included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920821
Dealers Internal Ref
CSB2284
Krave Antiques
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Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-Smith Co.
Pair of Oak Handmade Cricket Bat & Ball Bookends by Thornton-Smith Co.
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  • Period1920 - 1940
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)
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