Art Deco Bookends Scottie Dog With Front Paws Lifted

$225 · Offered by B & B Rare Books

Gold-Toned Metal. c. 1920 . Fine. Pair of bookends featuring a Scottie dog with front paws elevated, gold-toned metal. Fine. Overall, a hefty vintage pair of bookends for dog lovers. 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

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