Art Deco Bookends Scottie Dog

$250 · Offered by B & B Rare Books

c. 1920 . Pair of Scottie dog bookends. About fine, with a few nicks to bases, and patinated metal. Overall, a charming pair of vintage bookends. Scottie dogs were popular subjects for bookends in the 1930s and '40s due to their prominence in popular culture, recognizable silhouette, and compact, boxy shape, which made them ideal for metal casting. Named after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and

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