Pair Whaleman. Bookends by Pm Craftsmen With Moby Dick Quote Polished Brass New Bedford Ma Maritime History

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Melville quote: “A Dead Whale or a Stoved (Smashed) Boat” is etched on this striking bookends which reflect the history … Read more Melville quote: “A Dead Whale or a Stoved (Smashed) Boat” is etched on this striking bookends which reflect the history of New. Bedford Mass whalers. Both match and are ask intact except for some gold flaking on the figures. These were created bt Bela Lyon Pratt depicting the famous 1913 Whaleman Statue in New Bedford. The front of each bookend features a bold, raised figure of a harpooner art the bow of a whaleboat set against a background featuring seagulls and the quote from Moby Dick. Both are in excellent structural condition. The delicate harpoons and wrapped ropes are 100% intact, unbroken and original. They have a heavy cast metal base with a brilliant polished brass/gold-toned electroplated finish. There is 40% flaking loss to the figures only. Nearly all else has the original bright finish. Original labels and felt on the bases.
Please note the following item specifics:
OVERALL SIZE IN INCHES: 6.75 high x 5 wide x 5 deep.
COLOR: Gold
YEAR:Mid 20th century
OVERALL CONDITION (SEE SCALE BELOW):
CONDITION:C7-Excellent
MATERIAL:Cast metal, brass plating
MAKER: PM- Philadelphia Craftsmen Mfg. Co
ARTIST: Bela Lyon Pratt

CONDITION GRADING SCALE: C10-New, never used. C9-Mint C8-Near mint C7-Excellent C6-Very good C5-Good C4-Fair

TAGS:
brass bookends
gold bookends
cast metal
harpooner figure
whaleboat statue
moby dick
new bedford
electroplated finish
mid century
1913 statue
original label
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