These wall street inspired bull and bear bookends are a great centerpiece for the stock broker desk or office. For sale on 1stdibs beautiful and rare ceramic rookwood raven bookends, mid1940s, usa. Dont miss these amazing new deals on bear bookends. Rookwood raven bookends 2275 the bookends are in good condition. Handcast resin 8l x 3d x 7h each burlwood finish made in the usa ships from the manufacturer. Both of the bookends are stamped on the bottom, w the rookwood symbol over xxix an the number 2275. Rookwood pottery figural bookends art pottery cincinnati, ohio, 1927 in the form of a young girl leaning on a bench with a book in blue glaze, with pottery and date mark and numbered 2246, ht. Receive special deals, product updates, and discount coupons. Rookwood pottery penguin bookends art pottery cincinnati, ohio, 1924 bookends in the form of double penguins in brown and gray glaze, pottery and date mark, numbered 2659, ht. How to make gilded polar bear bookends chelsea mohrman.
Marks include the rookwood logo, date, shape 6484 and the designers mold monogram. Create your own set with a large plastic animal and some leftover cuts of wood. The distinctive sloped shapes of polar bears are expertly captured in our sculptural bookends. Available blank or emblazoned with your company logo, these hefty shelf accessories are just what you need to support your financial texts. There is some light peppering, not unusual for this glaze. Carrie steinle decorated rookwood pottery bluebell motif vase, drilled as a lamp. Our team of designers, artists, and craftsman combine our deep commitment to handcrafting the highest quality pottery and architectural tile and a long history of. Rookwood pottery cream matte polar bear bookend, 1965 ebth. These display well from all angles and are perfect for your mantle. Very nice, large ephraim faience pottery polar bear show piece vase decorated with highly detailed polar bears playing at the rim.
Rookwood pottery 1944 ivory elephant bookends 2444d. Rookwood pottery ranges in value from hundreds per piece to thousands. Each tile, each vase, and every item is the perfect harmony of exquisite color, unique form, and eyecatching design to bring functional works of art into your world. Based in cincinnati, humler is gallery director of cincinnati art galleries, which holds two rookwood auctions each year. The stock broker bookends are the sophisticated way to keep books upright and organized in a financial office. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Save money on the oklahoma casting standing bear bookends. Securely and handsomely store your collection of wall street and financial books in your office or at home with the timeless look of.
Made of sturdy polyresin and finished in bronze, this pair of bookends features. Each bull and bear bookend features a tarnish proof bronzed brass silver figure mounted on a light maple burl wood base. Keep your books in order with wall street bookends from bullmarketgifts. Bear bookends for sale in uk 36 used bear bookends. Here we have a fabulous pair of frosted glass bookends by designer geza hiecz who worked for etling as one of its main designers. Measures there is a slight difference in the height of each one. A pair of 1934 louise abel marked rookwood pottery polar bear book ends.
The bookends are slip cast so the details are not sharp, but each figure is strengthened and weighted by factory plaster filled. Rookwood pottery puppy dog bookends circa 1931 matte ivory white. Polar bear bookends, decorative objects williams sonoma. Bottom marked logo, ephraim pottery and stamped laura klein. Pair of polar bear bookends, glazed, appropriately, in ivory mat in 1929. Pair of rare rookwood raven bookends, 1940s, usa for sale at. Royal worcester polar bear figural bookends ceramic and wood england each with stylized polar bear figure affixed to wooden bookend. Line up your bear on the wood base and use a book or another piece of wood to measure up your placement.
All about polar bears, from polar bear cubs and adaptations to status and threats. Has anyone else been eyeing the swanky gold animal bookends seen around lately. They were given as gifts to dignitaries at the terminals dedication on march 31, 1933. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Get the best deals on white rookwood art pottery when you shop the largest online selection. Geza mainly modelled animals whilst working for etling. Ephraim faience pottery 2004 polar bear show piece vase. Tall rookwood pottery four lobed lamp base in a in white glaze with a turquoise interior designed by john wareham. The black bears relax in the tree stump bookends while looking good on your shelf.
Maria longworth nichols started rookwood pottery in cincinnati, ohio in 1880, one of the few women to start up such a company. Reading bear bookends make a statement in your room with the reading bear bookends, adorned with the look of traditional black forest woodcarvings in a handapplied finish for a true lodge feel. Identifies and catalogs over 250 items in over 300 color photos andor drawings. Pair of rare rookwood raven bookends, 1940s, usa for sale at 1stdibs. These marks were used on rookwoods desirable hand decorated wares, but will not be found on the companys monotone pastel production lines. The bears are a bright white with black accents for the eyes. Pair of rare rookwood raven bookends, 1940s, usa for sale. These bookends were created by rookwood pottery artist arthur conant to commemorate the completion of the cincinnati union terminal. Items similar to pair of rare rookwood raven bookends, 1940s, usa view more. It was this set of bookends that proved to be the catalyst responsible for. Bring a piece of your favorite city home with this union terminal bookend set.
A wide variety of bear bookend options are available to you, such as metal, wood, and resin. He also appears as an appraiser on antiques roadshow i dont remember the first rookwood piece i ever bought. No actual animals have been harmed in the production of these unique items we. There is a complete price guide, a chapter on fakes and reproductions, a discussion of rookwood marks, and an extensive index for easy reference. Polar bear little one celebrates big birthday at the cincinnati zoo. This pair of ceramic monkey bookends is relatively small, but it comes from the respected rookwood pottery company.
Bull and bear bookends wall street bookends for sale. Five pieces of persian rose van briggle pottery, colorado, 20th century, a tulipform vase, a vase with molded foliate design, a pair of owlform bookends, and a small pitcher, all signed, bookends. Pawtopaw bear bookends will charmingly decorate your bookshelf or desk. Both are marked to the bottom with the rookwood mark and xxxiv 6484 and the a in a circle for louise abel. Very eye pleasing design has the book braces covered in a high gloss sky blue to simulate arctic ice. Five pieces of persian rose van briggle pottery, colorado, 20th century, a tulipform vase, a vase with molded foliate design, a pair of owlform bookends, and a. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Designed by shirayamadani, each figure stands 4 12 inches tall and 6 12 inches long and stands on a snow covered plinth. These classic zuny bookends are a perfect special gift for older children or a unique gift for him. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Create your own set with a large plastic animal and some. Teddy bear bookends mummy and daddy bear with these study bookends feature teddy bears in a library pouring over rows upon rows of books. Beautiful pair of bear standing twofooted bookends with burlwood finish. Rookwood pottery and tile handcrafting ceramics since 1880. If you look at the picture of the top of the bookends you will see that the one on the left has a small rough spot, about the. Get ready to relax with a good book like these black bear on this rustic set of bookends. Antique polar bear oak ice box sold vintage fridge, vintage refrigerator, country.
From bull and bear bookends to images of the new york stock exchange, you cant go wrong with these unique bookends. Maria longworth nichols storer, daughter of wealthy joseph longworth, founded rookwood pottery in 1880 as a result of being inspired by what she saw at the centennial exhibition in philadelphia. Sand the excess plastic pieces from the cut off the outside of the bear. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Get the best deals on rookwood bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. Rookwood pottery puppy dog bookends circa 1931 matte ivory white finish. It was this set of bookends that proved to be the catalyst responsible for rookwood returning. Mar 4, 2012 vintage rookwood art pottery circa 1880 circa 1930. Facts, photos, research, and news from leading polar bear nonprofit.
Long before handcrafted became a trend, rookwood artisans were devoted to using the finest ingredients, oneofakind design and expert craftsmanship. Lend elegance to your office or library with silver bull and bear bookends. Bring some zuny magic into your home with this adorable zuny polar bear bookend handmade from high quality pu leather. Library and office bookends vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a pair of patinated metal bookends in the shape of polar bears by the french artist m. Library and officebookendsvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Rookwood, pair of polar bear bookends, mat white, jun. The glaze on these polar bears are a warm caramel beige in color which is fairly unusual. You commented on the elephant by titian and thats great but would you know about this bookend. Specifically focuses on bookends, paperweights, and animal figures. This includes personalizing content and advertising.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In this interview, riley humler talks about collecting rookwood art pottery, and discusses the history of rookwood and its artists and products. Get the best deals on white rookwood art pottery when you shop the largest online selection at. When finished cutting, ensure that your cut is perpendicular to the ground or flat surface where the polar bear will be standing. Each bookend bears the rookwood trademark on the base with the painted date of 1986. Marks include the rookwood logo, shape 2678 and the date. Frosted glass polar bear bookends by geza hiecz for etling. Here is a pair of rookwood pottery polar bear figurines.
There are 26 suppliers who sells bear bookend on, mainly located in asia. Antique pair of rookwood crow bookends, cobalt, signed. Riley humler explains the importance of rookwood art. Crafted of solid brass with a lustrous silver finish and set on a black marble base, these exquisite bookends will draw as much enthusiasm as the closing bell at the new york stock exchange. Handsome estate found early 20c pair white plaster polar bear bookends. Pair of polar bear bookends, a louise abel design, cast in 1948 and covered with a nice example of the nubian black glaze. Behind the legendary rookwood name are skilled artisans applying exceptional creativity and knowhow to produce the finest ceramics available.
The bull and bear bookends feature the traditional wall street symbols clashing in their epic struggle. Each bookend depicts a nicely articulated crow eating from a berry bush which is positioned behind him. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Buy online, view images and see past prices for rookwood 2678 glazed polar bear bookend 4. She ran the company until 1883 and then turned over control to william w. Feb 12, 2014 this pair of ceramic monkey bookends is relatively small, but it comes from the respected rookwood pottery company. The taller is 5 14 tall and the shorter is 4 78 tall. Shop the art deco bookends collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Riley humler explains the importance of rookwood art pottery. Hi ev, i brought one polar bear book end off a 80 year old lady who worked at crown lynn but now im starting to think it might not be crown lynn as i have it on trade me and its closing tonight. Check out the deal on black bear bookends at cabin place.
Vintage 1960s ceramic figural polar bear bookends from japan. Condition great shape with no chips, cracks or crazing. Each bear is made entirely by hand of heavyweight aluminum. The price is often determined by the artists cipher found on each piece, when present. Both are marked to the bottom with the rookwood mark and x. The nice part is the mauve berries, black raven, with a series of soft turquoise. There is a complete price guide, a chapter on fakes and reproductions, a discussion of rookwood. Each brace measures 4 12 x 5 while the polar bears are 3 12 x 5 34. Set of rookwood potteries polar bears filmgo sales. Bottom marked with logo and shape number no date mark due to hole for the cord.
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