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Condition: Vintage / Antique, Original Condition Unaltered, Very good vintage condition, wear consistent with age, materials and use, still in …
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Condition: Vintage / Antique, Original Condition Unaltered, Very good vintage condition, wear consistent with age, materials and use, still in the original box.
Description: 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 × 4 3/8" Wide × 1 3/8" Deep
Styles: Nautical
Materials: Cast Iron, Metal
Period Made: Early 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
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- Dimensions
- 4.38ʺW × 1.38ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- 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
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with attractive age-appropriate wear consistent with nearly a century of use. The original bronzed finish remains … moreVery good vintage condition with attractive age-appropriate wear consistent with nearly a century of use. The original bronzed finish remains well preserved with light rubbing and minor surface wear that enhances the authentic antique character. No significant cracks, repairs, or structural issues observed. The accompanying original Matthews Bronze Division box shows expected age, staining, handwriting, label wear, and storage wear consistent with vintage use. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description. less
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