
Description
Materials: cast iron, metal
Width: 4.25 inches
Height: 3.75 inches
Depth: 1.50 inches
Authentic early 20th-century cast iron bookends featuring a Viking longship motif, richly aged with original surface wear. Solid, heavy, and decorative—perfect for a library, study, office, or nautical interior. Measures 3.75"H x 4.25"W x 1.5"D
DETAILS
Era: Circa 1920s
Material: Solid cast iron
Finish: Original blackened surface with worn bronze highlights
Height: 4 inches
Width: 4.25 inches
Weight: Approx. 1.5 lbs each
Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age (see photos)
Sold as: Matching pair
⚓ STYLE & USE
Nautical decor
Viking / Norse theme
Masculine library or office styling
Bookshelf, desk, or mantel display
Gift for history lovers, readers, or collectors
�� AUTHENTICITY NOTE
These bookends date to the golden age of American cast-iron bookends (1915–1935). The weight, casting quality, and surface wear confirm authentic period manufacture—not modern copies.
Reserve: $76.00
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Vintage Cast Iron Viking Ship Bookends 1920s Nautical Decor Antique Style Maritime Library Bookends
Estimate $90-$110
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Vintage and Mid-Century Art and Lighting
Mar 05, 2026 3:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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