You are bidding on a set of gray metal antique bookends that depict a cello player, with a celluloid head and sitting on a black marble base. It was manufactured by JB Hirsch circa 1932 with their copyright date and maker's mark on the back side. There is also the last name Ruhl, which is most likely the name of the sculptor of this design. The marble base measures 4 x 5.5-inches in size and the height is 6.5-inches. One bookend weighs 51.9 ounces and the other one weighs 52.3 ounces.

These antique bookends are in mint condition. There are no cracks or chips in the marble bases, no damage to the metal surfaces, and especially no cracks or chips in the fragile celluloid heads. There is also no chipping or damage to the painted surfaces. This is an exceptionally nice set of antique bookends!

See my Store for many more antique bookends in nice condition!.

Buyer's have the right to request from me other forms of payment. Winning bidder to pay $15.00 in USPS Priority shipping and handling. Bookends usually ship out within three days of receipt of payment.

Note to foreign buyers: The posted shipping is for U.S. only shipments. Foreign shipments at extra S&H--see payment details. Import duties, taxes and any other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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On Oct-27-10 at 15:29:48 PDT, seller added the following information: