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This pair depicts Egyptian King & Queen Pharaohs in a form designed to resemble the ancient ruins of those famous colossal monuments and statues that were the craze during the surge in all things Egyptian and exotic - the Egyptian Revival. The King and Queen are shown sitting side by side on a large throne, wearing substantial headpieces that possess vivid, lively colors.

It is my pleasure, once again, to offer this pair of highly sought after bookends to this online community. Made in the mid 1920's, this bronze clad set is not only one of the finest but also one of the rarest and lesser seen sets that I personally have come across only a few times. The ones that I have seen were always in a monochromatic finish, and additionally, I've never seen these listed in any antique bookend reference guide - neither the mono nor polychrome variety. Sets that I have run across in the past were made by the Galvano Bronze Co. However, this pair is most likely an Armor Bronze set, having a bit more detail that includes depictions of moons, suns, and stars and odd pairings of letters and hieroglyphs.

You will find this pair to be in good condition, especially taking its age into account. Both are high quality, first rate pieces with golden bodies that have aged appropriately to show the underlying copper metal peeking through. The only minor flaws to mention are that the high areas, such as the noses, have worn slightly from age and use. As stated, this is minor and doesn't detract from the appeal and essence of the pair. Aside from that, they are flawless. One would be hard pressed to find a pair in better condition.

These impressive, Egyptian pieces measure 7 ¼" Tall, 3" Long, and 3" Wide, and the pair weighs 4 ½ pounds. I doubt that these will be seen for some time, so now is your chance to acquire these old and desirable pieces.

Take a look at the actual photos below to see what is being offered. These could be ideal for the Collector and Bookend Enthusiast. Please feel free to email with questions, inquiries, or any additional information.

This item has already been professionally packed and is waiting to be promptly shipped via USPS. To better serve the winner I will send an email that includes Tracking Information for your order!

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