Vintage black stallion bookends, Virginia Metalcrafters

Collectibles : Bookends

 

A wonderful pair of bookends, noble black stallions by the famous Virginia Metalcrafters of Waynesboro. I love the way they fit together to make an entire horse head, they look marvelous that way. But of course, they also look terrific when separated, holding up your books. Weighing in at ten pounds, they will certainly hold up your heaviest tomes! Great detail on this set, lovely chiseling showing the veins in the face and the muscling of the neck. And such a confident and proud expression! They measure a bit over 9" to the tip of the ear, 5.5" across the base, and 8" from mane to nose. They are in good condition for their age, with some flecks of white paint that I've been chipping off as time allows, and a few dots of surface rust. While they display beautifully together, they are certainly heavy enough and important enough as individuals to serve as fabulous doorstops.

Item ID: BE 188

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