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Offered is a matched pair of antique cast iron bookends featuring a naturalistic grazing horse motif with saddle and tack, finished in an original bronzed surface patina.
These bookends date to the circa 1920s–1930s and are attributed to Verona Casting Co., a well-known American manufacturer of high-quality cast iron bookends and decorative desk accessories. While unmarked—as is common for Verona production—the model, material, scale, and finish are all consistent with documented examples from the period.
Each bookend is solid and well-balanced, making them both functional and decorative, ideal for a study, library, or equestrian-themed interior.
Details
Material: Cast iron with original bronzed finish
Design: Grazing saddled horse
Period: Circa 1925–1935
Attribution: Verona Casting Co. (unmarked)
Quantity: Matched pair (2 bookends)
Measurements & Weight
Condition
Very good antique condition.
Original surface patina with age-appropriate wear and oxidation, consistent with early 20th-century cast iron. No cracks, breaks, or repairs. Please review photos for detailed condition.
Why collectors want these
✔ Early 20th-century American bookends
✔ Classic equestrian subject
✔ Original finish (not polished or repainted)
✔ Matched pair with good weight and balance
