Vintage Set Jennings Brothers Bronzed JB 1922 Pair German Shepard Dog Bookends
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:981300 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Featured Refinements: Bronze Bookend |
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Jennings Brothers
Bronzed German Shepard Dog Bookends
Model JB 1922
Description:
An attractive pair of Jennings Brothers bronzed bookends, each featuring a pair of German Shepards.
Stamped "JB1922" on the lower back side for Jennings Brothers Metal Foundry of Bridgeport, CT, circa 1940s.
Signed cast metal bronzed sculptures (artist unknown) - &nb...sp;beautifully cast with an excellent bronze finish.
Missing felt bottom covers (easily replaced), else very good condition in need of only a light cleaning/dusting.
Overall size: 7 inches deep x 4 ¼ inches wide x 5 ½ inches tall.
The Jennings Brothers Metal Foundery was opened by the 3 Jennings Brothers in 1890 in Bridgeport, CT. Their offices started in 2 small wood buildings and their foundery in a brick building. Ultimately, they expanded to a larger factory biulding which was located on Elm Street in Bridgeport.
They specialized in metal art and maintained a staff of artists and sculptors to craft their metal art objects ("Nouveau" metal art) which included clocks, bookends, statues, metal cases, candelabras and some silver-plated utensils. Their original items were signed with the initials "JB" on each pieces. Many JB objects are sold at auctions: http://www.chs.org/bookends . Older residents of Brideport can probably find at least one JB object in their house.
The Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Company went out of business in the early 1950's.
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