A pair of desirable and scarce antique cast iron bookends by L. In 1886, Aronson founded Art Metal Company in New York City; a year later moved it to Newark, NJ, and changed the name to Art Metal Works. The date is difficult to decipher, but I found another set like this one online that…
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Ashtead Art Deco Pottery M95 Fantail Bird Single Bookend Percy Metcalf 1927
M95 Single Fantail Bird Bookend. Of World War 1 to offer employment to ex-servicemen who had suffered loss of limbs, shell shock or gassing. Single Fantail Bird Bookend. Designed by Percy Metcalf. 1927 crescent date stamp. 6 inches in height. Fully marked to base. Excellent Condition – please see provided photos. To see my other…
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