Antique 1929 Cast Iron Wirehaired Fox Terrier Bookends

A wonderfully characterful pair of antique cast iron bookends featuring Wirehaired Fox Terriers in raised relief against a charming country cottage backdrop. Dating to 1929, each depicts the quintessential sporting terrier standing alert, framed by a subtly architectural peaked silhouette and beautifully aged metal finish.

Substantial without being oversized, these have exactly the sort of old sporting-club character we love—handsome enough for a formal library but equally at home tucked among well-worn books in a more relaxed English country setting. Sold as a matched pair.

CONDITION
Antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, oxidation and patina throughout, all contributing to their wonderfully aged character. Please review photographs closely for condition.

SIZE
5.5"H x 5"W

PROVENANCE
American, 1929.

MAKER
Maker unknown. Each bookend is marked “COPR 1929” and “WIREHAIRED FOX TERRIER” on the reverse.

MATERIAL
Cast iron with aged metal finish.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
Put these to work between a collection of sporting, equestrian or leather-bound books, or let them stand alone as sculptural objects on a desk, console or library shelf. Particularly good layered with antique hunt prints, dark wood, tartan and collected English country pieces.