
Description
Matched pair of vintage Frankart horse-head bookends in an Art Deco / modernist style, marked “FRANKART INC. PAT. APPL’D FOR.â€
Cast metal with a warm bronze/brass-toned finish and felt bottoms—perfect for styling shelves, desks, and library nooks.
Description
Matched pair of horse-head bookends (2 pieces)
Maker mark: FRANKART INC. PAT. APPL’D FOR (see close-up photo)
Finish: bronze/brass tone (vintage patina)
Material
Cast metal (commonly a spelter/zinc alloy with bronze-tone finish;
Condition
Vintage condition with expected age wear/patina (please review photos for surface variation)
Felt bottoms present (protects shelves and furniture)
Styling + use ideas
Library / Hemingway-core shelf styling (classic, masculine, heritage vibe)
Equestrian office décor / den / study
Interior designer shelfie prop (pair reads “curated†instantly)
Gift for horse lovers, readers, and new-home office setups
Measures 5.5"H x 3.5"W x 8"Long
Reserve: $207.00
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Vintage art deco signed frankart twin horses bookends book holders cast gold brass metal
Estimate $250-$300
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Vintage and Mid-Century Art and Lighting
Jan 22, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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