Lot 025 - Pair of Vintage Polychrome Chalkware Owl Bookends, Perched on Stacked Books, 5-1/8" H each

Lot 025 - Pair of Vintage Polychrome Chalkware Owl Bookends, Perched on Stacked Books, 5-1/8" H eachPair of vintage polychrome chalkware bookends, each modeled as an owl perched atop a stack of books. Both retain original painted decoration with polychrome finish. Paint chipping and flaking throughout on both bookends, with areas of exposed chalkware. General surface wear consistent with age and use.

Pages/binding are separated entirely from cover and spine board

listing various card series available from number 101 through 109

The cloth covers show light rubbing and minor wear at the corners and spine ends

The images show a variety of period advertising and merchandising arrangements

painted black with white eyes and nose

She stands on a black chalkware base

and a postcard depicting a girl playing cards with a winged Cupid

wearing early World War I service uniforms including M1911 “Montana-peak” campaign hats with corded bands

Note canvas tears

This information is written on a piece of tape on the back of the crucifix

Mounted on board and housed in a deep walnut frame

Take both for $28 shipped