Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
A wood-like substance. Round metal bases.
Distinguishing marks
Identical carved images of 1800's gentleman in a library;has on period clothes like knickers and 3/4-length coat; tuxedo collar. One knee is slightly bent; reading a book.
Condition
Good
Date Period
early 1800's
Size and dimensions of this item
six inches by four inches.
Weight
1.5 lbs
Long Description
Two identical wooden depictions of 1800's man in gentleman's clothing. The entire back of the bookend makes up a bookshelf and desk with an ink well and pigeon holes; three large drawers behind a man standing reading a book.
History
Found in a dumpster in 1993 in Boston's South End.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: 1800's Syroco Bookends
Your bookends are not anywhere near as old as you think. The Syroco molding process was developed by the Syracuse Ornamental Company in the 1890's. The material is a combination of a wood compound and glue that were then poured into molds. The finished castings look hand carved. The Syracuse Ornamental Company became Syroco, Inc. during the 1930s. We see these sell for about $40.00 at auction.
Lovejoy