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Celebrate the romance of the Age of Sail with this handsome pair of vintage cast iron Elizabethan galleon bookends.
Each …
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Celebrate the romance of the Age of Sail with this handsome pair of vintage cast iron Elizabethan galleon bookends.
Each bookend depicts a richly detailed sailing ship inspired by the famous English galleons of the Elizabethan era, featuring engraved sails, openwork cutouts, and beautifully molded hull details. The reverse of each piece bears the cast inscription:
“A Galleon of the Time of Elizabeth…”
adding historical charm and reinforcing the maritime inspiration behind the design.
Crafted from heavy cast iron, these substantial bookends offer both impressive functionality and decorative appeal. Their naturally aged finish, warm patina, and authentic oxidation give the pair the character collectors appreciate in early twentieth-century cast iron décor.
Perfect for coastal, nautical, English library, traditional, or study interiors, they also make an excellent gift for collectors of maritime history, sailing memorabilia, or vintage cast iron.
A timeless decorative pair with exceptional shelf presence.
Dimensions (Each):
* Height: 5.5 in
* Width: 5.75 in
* Depth: 1.875 in
Weight: Approximately 2 lbs each (4 lbs total).
Keywords
Cast iron bookends, galleon bookends, sailing ship, Elizabethan galleon, maritime decor, nautical decor, coastal decor, library bookends, heavy cast iron, vintage nautical, sailing ship sculpture, office decor, study decor, bookshelf decor, traditional decor, English library, maritime collectible, sea captain decor, ship bookends, antique style.
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- Dimensions
- 1.88ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Styles
- Nautical
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition consistent with age. The bookends display an attractive aged patina with oxidation, surface rust, and honest wear … moreGood vintage condition consistent with age. The bookends display an attractive aged patina with oxidation, surface rust, and honest wear acquired over decades of use. One bookend exhibits heavier oxidation on the base than the other. The cast details remain crisp and well defined, and green felt pads have been added to the undersides to help protect furniture surfaces. less
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