Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

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Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928

A superb pair of American Art cast … Read more Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928

A superb pair of American Art cast iron bookends titled “Cape Cod Fisherman,” cast circa 1928.
These finely modeled bookends depict a weathered New England fisherman in traditional coastal attire, embodying the rugged maritime character of Cape Cod during the early 20th century.
Pair of American Art Bronze “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Signed Model, 1928

The backs of each example are clearly cast with the model name “Cape Cod Fisherman” and the copyright date 1928, confirming their period authenticity. Executed in heavy cast iron with a richly textured surface and deep, naturally developed patina, the bookends display excellent sculptural depth and crisp detail.

The sand-cast finish and substantial weight are characteristic of high-quality American art produced during the late 1920s, a period celebrated for its romanticized interpretations of regional life and labor. These bookends were designed both as functional objects and as decorative sculptures, making them equally suited for display on shelves, desks, or library interiors. The reverse of each example is crisply cast and engraved: “Cape Cod Fisherman, Copyright 1928,” bearing the original mark of the Connecticut Foundry.

An evocative and highly decorative pair, ideal for collectors of American nautical art, Cape Cod memorabilia, or early 20th-century cast iron decorative objects.

Measures: 5 1/2" High x 4 3/8" Wide x 1 3/8" Deep See less