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Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends
USA, circa 1940s
A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one …
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Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends
USA, circa 1940s
A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one of kind American Folk Art Tin Clad pug dog motif bookends. Each one masterfully crafted, a fine carved wood model of a seated Pug dog, with often seamless sheets of tin, attached/clad to the wood.
The overall measurements of the bookends 'together' is 21-Inches wide x 9-Inches high x 5.75-Inches deep.
Each bookend measures 10.5-Inches wide x 9-Inches high x 5.75-Inches deep. Each seated dog sculpture measures 9-Inches wide x 8-Inches high x 4-Inches deep.
Condition Report:
Some small areas of missing tin, camouflaged with silver paint. The same style repair on the back part of the lower left end of the bookend. The right bookend, some of the tin has separated/slight buckling due to age, use etc. None of the 'character' minor repairs or condition issues prevent the functionality of the bookends.
They present beautifully.
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 9ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Good Refinished. Repaired: Some small areas of missing tin, camouflaged with silver paint. The same style repair on the back … moreGood Refinished. Repaired: Some small areas of missing tin, camouflaged with silver paint. The same style repair on the back part of the lower left end of the bookend. The right bookend, some of the tin has separated due to age, use etc. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. None of the 'character' minor wear, repairs or condition issues prevent the functionality of the bookends. They present beautifully. less
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