Description: Pair of K&O Bronze Book Ends "Sleeping Scholar" circa 1929(Also known as "Asleep at Mid Story") Vintage condition estate donation. Have some minor paint wear and tarnish from age. Measure approximately 3 1/4" wide, 5" deep and 4 1/4" tall. Each weights about 2 5/8 pounds. Each is signed "K & O Co." "Made in U.S.A." on the back Please review all photos carefully as they are an important part of this description. We are happy to answer any questions. K & O Metal Novelties Company was in business from 1895 to 1939. They produced colorful and imaginative bookends from gray metal and bronze. They sometimes used celluloid to fashion heads and hands as a substitute for ivory. Use of celluloid in bookends was discontinued in early 1930s when new plastic became popular. Most of their bookends were produced between 1928 and 1935. They produced other novelty items and figurines from 1895 to 1929. K&O’s bookend molds are now owned by Philadelphia Manufacturing.
Price: 110 USD
Location: Coram, New York
End Time: 2025-01-17T11:31:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shape: Rectangle
Signed By: K & O Co.
Occasion: All Occasions
Signed: Yes
Size: Medium
Color: Bronze
Material: Bronze
Year Manufactured: 1929
Item Length: 5 "
Subject: Sleeping Scholar
Brand: Kronheim & Oldenbusch
Type: Bookends
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Item Height: 4 1/4"
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Edwardian
Theme: Art, Periods & Styles
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
Finish: Antique Bronze
Character Family: Shakespear
Handmade: Yes
Item Weight: 3 lb
Item Width: 3 1/2"
