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Description
This vintage cast-iron bookend or doorstop features Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington in Northamptonshire, England. Built around … Read more This vintage cast-iron bookend or doorstop features Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington in Northamptonshire, England. Built around 1539 by Lawrence Washington, George Washington’s third great-grandfather, the house is beautifully depicted with a bronze or painted finish. The base is inscribed with “ANCESTRAL HOME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON,” making it a charming historical souvenir that celebrates the English heritage of the first U.S. President. See less
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 3ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- The pair is in excellent to very good condition, with some tarnish at the corners. This is typical of cast … moreThe pair is in excellent to very good condition, with some tarnish at the corners. This is typical of cast iron pieces from the 1920’s and 30’s The condition is commensurate with its use and age. less
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