{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-mounted-horse-rider-bookends-english-book-rests-victorian","title":"Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26084\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a pair of antique mounted horse rider bookends. An English, polished bronze and cast iron figural book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFascinating horse and rider figures, ready to serve upon your bookshelf or mantle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eQuality bronze with a bright golden tonality, cast into superb form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCast iron bases with tiered demi-lune finish, showing gentle weathering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRepresents two riders in military dress - one appears to be infantry, and the other an officer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEach horse shows tack and reins, saddle detail and the infantryman's sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLater lead weight applied to the base, with scope for use as distinctive door stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGood weight in the hand at 3.388kg and 3.190kg respectively (7.469 lb, 7.03 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a charming pair of mounted rider bookends, with a bright appearance and reassuring weight. A treat for the shelves, or put to use as delightful country house door keepers. Delivered ready for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 20cm (7.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 26cm (10.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252691083637,"sku":"26084","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26084-1.jpg?v=1780598125","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-antique-mounted-horse-rider-bookends-english-book-rests-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}