Antique Small Cast Iron Bookends Achilles Greek Motif- a Pair

Description

A small, heavy cast pair of bookends showing Achilles as an infant being put into the fire for protection by the Gods. As the story goes, this worked except for the heel by which he was held.The bookend is shaped like a Greek Temple with a dark red and brown patina.No felt on the bases and no makers marks.They measures 4″ by 1 3/8″ by 3 3/8″.Thank you for looking.See

Dimensions

4ʺW × 1.38ʺD × 3.38ʺH

Styles

Neoclassical Revival

Period

Early 20th Century

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Cast Iron

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Red

Condition Notes

Very good condition.Very good condition.