BRONZE ART DECO HORSE HEAD BOOKENDS. They are named “Trojan” horses but they could easily be added to any category of horse collectable. They are what I would call a “different sided matched pair”. They vary in detail when placed back to back, but only look identically matched when placed side by side like most bookends (please see detail photos). Maybe that’s why they’re called Trojan Horses – they are surprising. They have retained their original bronze finish with the appropriate wear and patina for their age. Records confirm they were manufactured in the U. Sometime during the 1930s by Frankart and are very rare in original condition. They came out of my grandmother’s estate after being in storage for decades which may account for their preservation. Each bookend measures 5 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches deep. They are hollow and cast in grey metal (I’m guessing spelter), then bronze finished. Green felt was added to their bases at some point which is still in very good, useful condition. I think it’s interesting that the artist modeled these heads with a combination of stylized and realistic details. He also chose to show the horses’ teeth bared, an unusual choice for Art Deco style. When you add the differently detailed sides, the mixture of two styles and the bared teeth, you realize exactly how extraordinary these bookends are. Please check out other uncommon items currently offered from our family’s estate. WE WELCOME QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. NO QUESTION IS TOO SMALL AND IS ALWAYS WORTH ASKING. ALL BUYERS MUST PAY WITHIN 5 DAYS OR THE SALE WILL BE CANCELLED AND THE ITEM RELISTED. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON HONESTY AND OFFER ITEMS THAT ARE OFTEN ONE OF A KIND OR RARE. THEY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WE ARE NOT A RETAILER — OUR LISTINGS FEATURE WELL CARED FOR ITEMS THAT BELONGED TO US OR OUR FAMILIES OVER SEVERAL GENERATIONS (AND SOMETIMES FRIENDS, IF THEIR STUFF IS REALLY INTERESTING). THERE IS A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EVERY ITEM. WE AIM TO PROVIDE YOU WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CLOSELY EXAMINE EACH PHOTO AND READ THE DESCRIPTION SECTION. WE DO NOT SELL ITEMS ON APPROVAL. THERE SHOULD REALLY NOT BE ANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS IF YOU DO. WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH BEAUTIFUL THINGS AND ENJOY SHARING THEM WITH NEW FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR SPENDING YOUR TIME WITH US! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Bookends”. The seller is “clcmasterworks” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Shape: Horse Head
• Character: Trojan Horse
• Color: Bronze
• Material: Metal, Bronze, Felt
• Year Manufactured: 1930s
• Subject: Horse
• Brand: Frankart
• Type: Bookends
• Department: Girls, Boys, Kids, Teens, Adults
• Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
• Number in Pack: 2
• Style: Art Deco
• Theme: Animals & Dinosaurs, Historical Figures, Periods & Styles, Mythology, Wild West, Cowboys, Ranching, Horse Racing
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930 – 1940
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Finish: Bronze
• Handmade: Yes