Sold 9 November 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques

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Description

A sweet pair of book-ends, spelter swans on marble bases.

Inscribed ‘with all my great affection’, so originally a gift.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Art Deco Swan Bookends to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1110734

Dealers Internal Reference

1770

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

A sweet pair of book-ends, spelter swans on marble bases.

Inscribed ‘with all my great affection’, so originally a gift.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated these Art Deco Swan Bookends to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1110734

Dealers Internal Ref

1770

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Telephone 07786 922 409

Location

Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBookends
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArt Deco
MaterialBronze, Marble
ColourDark Green
MotifsStylised avian figures, Symmetrical design, Moulded feather detail
SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Art Deco design, prominent in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterised by streamlined forms, geometric symmetry, and a synthesis of industrial materials with stylised natural motifs.

Makers of this era frequently combined cast metals such as bronze, spelter, or brass with heavy natural stone bases like marble or onyx to provide sufficient weight for holding books.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining casting quality, natural patination of the metal, maker marks or foundry stamps, and the type of construction used on the base.

Position them on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or office desk to anchor stacks of books, adding a layer of historical texture and sculptural interest to contemporary spaces.

Clean surfaces gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the natural patina and damage porous stone or metal finishes.