Pair of Florentine Leather Bookends Chinese Hardstone Carvings Decoration 1940's

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A pair of red gilded Florentine leather bookends that have been embellished with matching Chinese hardstone carvings.

The matched … Read more A pair of red gilded Florentine leather bookends that have been embellished with matching Chinese hardstone carvings.

The matched Chinese hardstone carvings are carved with a Chinese character, Buddha hand fruit, and peony flowers. Gilded panels behind the carvings act like a backlight and tie into the gilding on the leather. The backs are covered in a brocade fabric. The bases are covered in the same fabric

On the base of one of the bookends is an old paper label with the number 789. The other bookend has the remnants of a similar paper label.

MEASUREMENTS
4 ¾ in (12.1 cm) wide x 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm) deep x 4 ¼ in (10.8 cm) tall. Weighs 8.5 oz.

CONDITION
There are no breaks, cracks, chips, or repairs. The gilding is in good condition, with just a bit of wear. There is a black stain on the front corner of one bookend, and the brocade fabric in the back has some wear. The other bookend has a couple of small, lighter stains on the front. The brocade shows slight overall wear from age and use, especially along some of the edges. The stone carvings have no damages.

The uncommon pairing of Florentine leatherwork and Chinese hardstone carving creates a unique, high-impact display certain to elevate any curated shelf or collector’s showcase. See less