Art Deco Bookends Scottie Dog With Front Paws Lifted

$225 · Offered by B & B Rare Books

c. 1920 . Fine. Pair of bookends featuring a Scottie dog with front paws elevated, gold-toned metal. Fine. Overall, a delightful set. 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 Industrial

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