Very Art Deco pair of bookends, Solid bronze upland gamebird Ruffed Grouse or Ptarmigan on a beautiful highly figured green onyx base, made circa 1920's.
In classic pose, these ruffed grouse are in "drumming" position with their tail feathers up. Origin and maker unknowns, but other figural Art Deco bookends with onyx bases were often made in France or Austria. While many folks might describe these bookends as having a "marble base", onyx is in fact a form of quartz.
SPECS: Each measures about 6.9" tall overall, including the green onyx base, which measures about 4" by 3" by .9" thick, the pair weighs in at 6 lbs 1 oz. Each is stamped "BRONZE".
A very fine pair of vintage bookends for the Art Deco collector — or the ornithologist, birder, Audubon member, bird watcher, or upland game hunter.
