![]() William Kelman purchased the ailing company in 2005. With the company very near the point of closing forever in 2004, help arrived in the form of new ownership. With a history that spans over a century, the Smith Glass Company, as it is now called, has been resurrected. Smith Company created a line of products that have become very collectible. Some very fine examples of Bradley and Hubbard vintage bookends are in a collection at the Smithsonian Institute.įamous for Depression Era glasswork, the L.E. The period from the early 1900s though the 1940s were the heyday for B and H bookends and several highly collectible items were issued during this period. Cast iron was a staple material for the production of everything from cookware to doorstops. The company began as a producer of cast iron clocks but the events of history propelled B and H into the manufacturing of other types of metal goods. The name Bradley and Hubbard has become legendary among collectors of vintage cast iron bookends. A hand painted set often referred to as the Sailor and Captain Bookend Set, is quite rare and a great example of classic Hubley work. Today, vintage bookends by Hubley have sold at auction for several thousand dollars. Opening in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 1890s, Hubley produced cast iron toys, doorstops and cast iron bookends until the company closed in 1965. Decorative and functional, Hubley bookends were made in variety of finishes with some patterns featuring hand painted detail. Hubley Manufacturing was just one of several companies that produced what are now collectible antique bookends. Several American companies had a heyday producing what were once just decorative items for practical everyday use. Along with cast iron doorstops and toys, truly vintage cast iron bookends can command very high prices. Vintage cast iron bookends are among the most highly prized antique collectables. ![]() During this period, many companies in the United States were producing what are now highly collectible items of a bygone era. From bridges to toys, doorstops and bookends, cast iron was in wide use through the early part of the Twentieth Century. ![]() Please see photos for additional condition details.Cast iron had been in use for nearly 2500 years. The bookends are great looking and would make an excellent addition to your collection. Again, we believe this can be cleaned off easily. Both pieces are soiled and the piece with the paint spots has some waxy residue on the bottom of the base. We believe these are paint spots which can be cleaned off. One of the two pieces has a couple of white spots which can be seen in the photos on the warrior’s head and behind him. They have minor wear to the finish, some scratches, some minor stains, and some rust signs. Just a beautiful set of bookends, which deserve a spot in your collection or on your shelves.Ĭondition: The bookends are in very good condition with no losses, breaks, repairs or dings that we could find. A beautiful set of bookends of substantial construction. Marks: Both pieces are stamped on the back with the number "169".ĭistinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice pair of bookends with a beautiful, intelligent and very desirable design. The pair weighs almost 3 pounds and 10 ounces. Size: Measures ~5" high and the base is ~4 7/8" by ~2 3/8". Origin: Purchased in an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Date: Uncertain but most likely sometime in the early to mid 20th century. ![]() Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description. A great set of bookends worthy of a spot in your collection or on your shelves. Other than that, they have no other markings. The book ends are stamped 169 on the back. This is the scene known as "The End Of The Trail".The casting of the bookends is very well done and shows great details. Even the horse looks tired with its head looking down. The warrior is bent over on the horse with his head down and holding a long lance or spear in under his arm. The bookends depict the image of an Indian or native American warrior on horseback. Description: A pair of vintage cast iron bookends. ![]()
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