Add a touch of timeless literary elegance to your bookshelf with this stunning, authentic pair of antique Jennings Brothers (JB) bookends. Produced in Bridgeport, Connecticut circa 1925, this highly collectible Art Deco design features a beautifully detailed closed book sitting atop an open book base, with a pair of finely detailed feathered wings emerging from the pages. The open book base is gracefully inscribed with the quote, "Thoughts on Wings".
- Manufacturer: Jennings Brothers (Bridgeport, CT)
- Model Number: Signed and copyrighted on the lower back rim with the authentic "JB 1473" hallmark stamp.
- Material: Cast art metal with a rich, hand-finished dark bronze electroplated patina.
- Condition: fantastic vintage condition. While most 100-year-old plated bookends suffer from heavy flaking, pitting, or deep scratches, this pair has been remarkably preserved. There are no scratches, breaks, cracks, or repairs. The intricate details on the feathers and book pages remain exceptionally sharp, and the original dark bronze finish retains its beautiful, deep luster. Finding a matching set in this flawless condition is incredibly rare.
These heavy, high-quality bookends are a premium find for antique collectors, book lovers, or anyone looking to elevate an office or home library.