A dramatic matched pair of vintage silver-tone horse head bookends with exceptional scale and presence. Each sculptural horse is rendered with beautifully detailed tack, expressive facial features, upright ears and deeply modeled manes. The opposing profiles create a wonderfully balanced presentation when flanking a collection of books, while the substantial black metal bases give the pair impressive weight and stability. At nearly 10 inches tall, these are far larger and more commanding than the typical decorative horse bookend and make a striking addition to an equestrian library, study or collected interior.
CONDITION Very good vintage condition with expected minor surface wear, patina and imperfections consistent with age and use.
SIZE Each measures approximately 9.5"H × 7"D × 4"W.
MATERIAL Heavy cast silver-tone metal horse sculptures mounted on substantial black metal bases.
STYLING SUGGESTIONS Use these substantial bookends to anchor a collection of antique leather-bound books on a library shelf, console or desk. Their polished silver-tone finish looks especially handsome against dark wood, leather, brass and deep green accents for a layered English equestrian look. They would also be exceptional flanking sporting volumes beneath an antique horse or fox hunting painting.
