![]() Collectors appreciate the handwork even though the bookends do not stand out at a distance. In addition, we see an engraved owl against a background of fine stipples in the metal. The bookends shown here exhibit curled corners, hammered surface, and exposed rivets that fasten the upright to the base. These were originally produced by Pompeian Bronze in the early 1920s. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.'Owl on Books', Marion Bronze - Circa 1950s. Most of these early bookends were decorated in low relief, or not decorated at all, but relied on their exposed construction for decorative appeal. Vintage Marion Bronze Owl On Books Bookends. Most of the bookends were made in an L shape from sheet copper, and these are the design of Roycroft and other metal workshop bookends from that era that we generally see today. Accordingly, bookends were designed and fashioned by artists working by hand. These vintage bookends were either made by the Marion Bronze Co. Vintage Blenko Hand Blown Glass Owl Bookends in Hiller, PA. Roycroft became a collection of workshops dedicated to producing household items according to the principles of the budding Arts and Crafts Movement. Dolphin Sculptured Bronze Bookends San Pacific International (SPI) San Francisco USA in. This item is in the category CollectiblesDecorative CollectiblesBookends. The item 1925 Marion Bronze Large Owl SItting On Books Bookends Art Deco Rare Vintage is in sale since Monday, May 24, 2021. No damage to metal work itself.Signed in back with MB.Wonderful Antique BRONZE OWL Bookend. The success of the print shop and its publications, which defined a burgeoning interest in what is known as the Arts and Crafts Movement, led to the establishment of shops – a bindery, leather shop, metal working shop and furniture shop. If you have any questions or want more pictures, then just let me know. This Owl measures 8 1/4 inches high.Has some paint loss due to wear, see photos. Hubbard established a print shop in East Aurora after a visit to William Morris and the Kelmscott Press. In 1895 Elbert Hubbard founded the artistic community of Roycroft in the upper New York state village of East Aurora. Roycroft Engraved Owl Bookends: Copper, Height 4 inches.
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