This listing is for a set of Hubley “The Sheik” Bookends. No markings but attributed to Hubley based on #421 in the Hubley catalog (Hubley Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, PA). Antique brass finished, never painted. Heavy and solid cast iron with aged patina with wear to the original finish. Bookends have not been cleaned other than…
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ANTIQUE ARMOR BRONZE BOOKENDS Tucket Fanfare GIRL STATUE ART SCULPTURE
From the late 1890’s, Armor Bronze was known as National Metalizing Company, NYC. The company adopted the name Armor Bronze as their trade name, and remained in NYC until the mid 1930s. In 1934, they moved to Taunton, MA, and in 1946, changed their name to Armor Bronze & Silver Company. By 1950, they had…
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