ENGLISH LINCOLN IMP CAST IRON BOOKENDS ANTIQUE RARE
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
Auction D escription Up for auction is among the more unusual sets made during the "Roaring Twenties." Made in England around 1926, this set depicts the Imp that was turned to stone in the Lincoln Cathedral when the Imps' curiosity and bad deeds got the best of him. In the city of Lincoln , an ugly little troll-like creature with a mischievous grin has become a town mascot, being celebrated by the local football (soccer) team, and appearing as Hamlet on the logo for the Lincoln Shakespeare Company. He is the Lincoln Imp , and he is a tourist attraction especially at Lincoln 's magnificent cathedral, w he is hiding somew near the Angel Choir. He is also famous in Oxford , gracing the entrance of the main hall in Lincoln College at Oxford University . The undergraduate paper is even called The Lincoln Imp . What is it about this hideous little thing that is so captivating? Well, t is a legend, and then t is the reality.The reality is, the Lincoln Imp was carved by a stonemason with a sense of humor. But that story isn't nearly as fun as the legend.As legend tells it, in the 14th century, Satan sent two imps out to play, and they blew into Lincoln Cathedral during a bad storm, w they decided to do some damage. They had some fun t, smashing tables and chairs, tripping the bishop, harassing the choir, and knocking over the dean. Finally,
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.