In the nineteen thirties and forties there were three prominent companies that primarily made trophies: Dodge, Champion and Trophy Craft Dodge being the largest. Marked Dodge with attached company label. A common element of home decor throughout centuries, bookends were first patented in 1877 by William Stebbins Barnard. Gray metal with bronzed trophy-like finish. In the United States and the United Kingdom, an urban legend states that if the horse is rearing (both front legs in the air), the rider died from battle one front leg up means the rider died in battle and if all four hooves are on the ground, the rider died outside battle. Statues commemorating military leadership featuring equestrian riders became popular in Ancient Rome and extended through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and into the 20th century. They are 6 x 4.5 x 3 in excellent condition. Found on the Athenian acropolis, the sixth century BC statue known as the Rampin Rider depicts a kouros mounted on horseback. This is a very cool, very detailed pair of cast bronze horse head bookends marked BMR on the back. A handsome example.Įquine and equestrian statuary dates as far back as Archaic Greece. Pair of cold-painted Austrian antique bronze horsehead bookends mounted on marble bases. Bronze Plated Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, circa 1930 Art Deco Horses Shaped Bronze and Black Marble Bookends Antique Bronze Horse Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs An assortment of antique bronze horse bookends is available at 1stDibs. Antique Austrian Bronze Horsehead Bookends. SKU LG0055B 178.95 149.
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