
Description
High quality antique hand carved weighted bookends with amazing detail. Mahogany I think. Charles Dickens I think.
They each weigh 35 ounces and are 6 inches tall with 6 inch wide bases.
Made in about 1900-1920, probably in England.
The green felt on the bottom was loose on one when I got them so I got to see the bottom. I didn't see a maker's mark.
There are three metal cylinders, all attached to one another and larger at the top end than at the bottom so that they cannot come out of the holes made for them.
Perhaps that method of adding weight will help you to confirm their age and place of origin.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A few very minor signs of wear and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in.
Width: 6 in.
Depth: 3.5 in.
Category: Bookends
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Felt, Wood
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They each weigh 35 ounces and are 6 inches tall with 6 inch wide bases.
Made in about 1900-1920, probably in England.
The green felt on the bottom was loose on one when I got them so I got to see the bottom. I didn't see a maker's mark.
There are three metal cylinders, all attached to one another and larger at the top end than at the bottom so that they cannot come out of the holes made for them.
Perhaps that method of adding weight will help you to confirm their age and place of origin.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A few very minor signs of wear and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in.
Width: 6 in.
Depth: 3.5 in.
Category: Bookends
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Felt, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; A few very minor signs of wear and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Early 20th Century Wooden Bookends With Portrait of a Man- a Pair
Estimate $120-$300
Starting Price
$120
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Vintage & Design Auction
Mar 13, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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