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Up for sale is a rare, beautifully preserved matching pair of antique Robinson Crusoe bookends, manufactured by the renowned Pompeian Bronze Company during the Art Deco era (circa 1920s–1930s).
This pair is in exceptional collector-grade condition, retaining a brilliant amount of its original factory polychrome paint highlights (vibrant blues, deep reds, and golds) over the bronze-clad electroformed base.
The intricate casting depicts Crusoe alongside his faithful dog, goat, and parrot beneath palm trees on either side and in mid-stride, carrying all of his very interesting gear.
Collector Highlights:
100% Authentic:
Features the crisp, incised Pompeian Bronze Co. manufacturer/copyright stamp on the reverse side.Original Paper Labels: Both bookends incredibly still retain their original factory paper stickers on the intact felted bottoms—a rare find for metalware of this age.
Unrestored Patina:
Never cleaned, polished, or altered.
The original historic finish remains entirely intact.
Condition:
Exceptional antique condition with minor, expected surface wear and patina consistent with age.
No cracks, major chips, or structural damage to the bronze cladding. Even the original manufacturer sticker is present under both bookends underneath on the original felted bottoms.
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