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These are a highly collectible matching pair of
large-scale antique "End of the Trail" bronze-clad bookends manufactured by the renowned Pompeian Bronze Company circa the 1920s.
This 8-inch large-scale variant masterfully replicates James Earle Fraser's iconic 1915 world's fair monument. Because of its impressive scale and historical pedigree, it remains a heavily sought-after find for antique bookend and Western Americana collectors.Key Features & Identifiers:
• Catalog Number Identification: Stamped with the original factory design inventory number "147" on the rear corner of the rocky base, confirming its authenticity as a premium Pompeian Bronze piece. No separate manufacturer text mark is present, which is standard for this specific catalog run.
• Dimensions: Large-scale variant, standing 8 inches tall. Construction: Authentic Art Deco electroformed "bronze-clad" copper finish over a heavy underlying core matrix.Condition Notes:
Features an elegant, dark chocolate-brown original antique patina with age-appropriate surtace highlights. The bookend on the right perfectly retains its original 1920s green factory felt bottom, while the left bookend's felt has worn away over the decades, exposing the authentic hollow base and production fill hole.
Minor, honest edge chipping to the cladding is visible near the lower rims, confirming its authentic period multi-layer construction.I’m not a professional photographer but I did my very best to showcase these as theyare shown in pics. Please look carefully at all pictures. Please feel free to message if more pics or info is needed.
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