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Art Deco Metal Bookends of William Shakespeare
Henley Street Antiques
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Art Deco Metal Bookends of William Shakespeare

1900 - 1920
Description

Pair of Art Deco Cast Metal Spelter Bookends of William Shakespeare on Solid Oak.

Total height of bookends ca 15 cm, width ca 10 cm and length ca 12 cm.

Generally in very good condition.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated these Art Deco Shakespeare Bookends to the 1920s.

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SKU 791
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Description
Pair of Art Deco Cast Metal Spelter Bookends of William Shakespeare on Solid Oak.

Total height of bookends ca 15 cm, width ca 10 cm and length ca 12 cm.

Generally in very good condition.

Free special delivery to the UK and Ireland.

Please add £ 15 for special delivery to the EU and the USA and Canada.

For all other world destinations please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated these Art Deco Shakespeare Bookends to the 1920s.

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SA999060
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SKU 791
Henley Street Antiques
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Henley Street Antiques
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A pair of Art Deco bookends featuring metal busts of William Shakespeare mounted on dark oak bases.
Art Deco Metal Bookends of William Shakespeare
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A pair of Art Deco bookends featuring metal busts of William Shakespeare mounted on dark oak bases.
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Art Deco literary bookends were decorative functional items produced during the 1920s and 1930s, featuring iconic historical or literary figures like William Shakespeare to combine practical library organization with academic aesthetics.

Vintage bookends from the early 20th century were commonly manufactured using cast metals, spelter with patinated finishes, or bronze, securely mounted onto solid hardwood bases such as oak or mahogany for stability.

Authentic period examples generally display natural surface patination, distinct foundry marks or impressed text, significant physical weight, and original felt or baize protective lining on the base underside.

Place these bookends on an office desk, a floating wall shelf, or a mantelpiece flanking hardback volumes to add visual structure and historical character to contemporary shelving.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical sprays or abrasive cleaners that could strip the original metal patination or harm the polished wooden finish.
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