1980s Neoclassical Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair

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A handsome pair of circa 1980s cast brass bookends modeled as miniature celestial armillary sundials. Intersecting brass rings surround arrow-form … Read more A handsome pair of circa 1980s cast brass bookends modeled as miniature celestial armillary sundials. Intersecting brass rings surround arrow-form gnomons, while Roman numerals encircle the raised bases—a wonderfully scholarly interpretation of the classical astronomical instrument.

Their compact scale makes them particularly good for styling a library or study, where the warm brass provides just enough contrast among leather-bound books, old maps, blue and white porcelain, and collected objects. They would be equally at home in an English country house interior or layered into a Palm Beach library where a slightly unexpected classical accent keeps the room from feeling overly formal.

Styles: Neoclassical, Traditional, English Country
Era: Circa 1980s
Dimensions: 4.5"W × 3.5"D × 6.38"H each
Materials: Cast brass
Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear, oxidation and variations to the brass consistent with age and use. See less