Bookends - Wood, Metal - Globe Bookends
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Pair of wooden bookends with decorative metal armillary spheres in a classic style, dating to 1950–1960, made in France from solid wood with metal spheres, dimensions 16 cm high, 14 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep, weight 500 g, in good condition with some age-related wear and a barely visible flaw on one piece.
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Pair of wooden bookends with decorative armillary spheres – classic style
A beautiful pair of solid wood bookends adorned with metal armillary spheres inspired by ancient astronomical instruments. Each piece features a sphere composed of engraved rings representing celestial zones (inscriptions visible such as zona glacialis, zona torrida, etc.), surrounding a central core.
The set rests on a simple, elegant wooden frame, offering both stability and aesthetics. These bookends perfectly blend decoration and functionality, adding a scholarly and vintage touch to a library, desk, or classic interior.
Note a barely visible blemish on one of the bookends.
The photos are an integral part of the listing.
Pair of wooden bookends with decorative armillary spheres – classic style
A beautiful pair of solid wood bookends adorned with metal armillary spheres inspired by ancient astronomical instruments. Each piece features a sphere composed of engraved rings representing celestial zones (inscriptions visible such as zona glacialis, zona torrida, etc.), surrounding a central core.
The set rests on a simple, elegant wooden frame, offering both stability and aesthetics. These bookends perfectly blend decoration and functionality, adding a scholarly and vintage touch to a library, desk, or classic interior.
Note a barely visible blemish on one of the bookends.
The photos are an integral part of the listing.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
500 g
Title additional information
Globe Bookends
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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