Vintage Bronze Reading Monks Figural Bookends

These striking figural bookends depict two reading monks in rich red robes. Imagine how they will add a pop of color to your library shelves.

Most interesting is the production method which utilized an electrode built into the plaster mold of the subject. Bronze was then electro-formed onto the plaster mold. They were then cold painted by hand. This was extremely innovative in the 1920’s, though it was also very costly for labor and materials. 

Also described as friars or scholars, you’ll enjoy the worldly essence they’ll bring to your space. And knowing they are hard-to-find make them all the more interesting and collectible.

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Listing Includes

- TWO vintage bronze clad figural reading monk bookends (as shown)

Item Condition

VERY good condition with minimal age-related wear. Solid, heavy, with areas of minor paint loss, scratches, dust and residue. No chips, cracks or repairs. Original felt and  label on bottom reveals they were sold at Burrows in Cleveland, a gift store that is no longer in business.

Unmarked and undated, though these bookends were most likely made by Marion Bronze Co. in New York during the early to mid-1900s.

>> Please view pictures carefully as they are part of the description. This is truly a one of a kind, found item. Embracing its vintage beauty, this piece may contain imperfections from years of wear. These imperfections are not considered defective.

Item Details

- Materials: bronze, metal, plaster, paint, felt

- Color: bronze, gold, red, ivory

- Dimensions: 7.25” H x 4.2” W x 4.5” D

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