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William McDonald for Rookwood Pottery Collie Dog Bookends, circa 1926

$2,250per set
£1,689per set
€1,969.03per set
CA$3,186.46per set
A$3,195.27per set
CHF 1,848.63per set
MX$38,907.58per set
NOK 21,452.85per set
SEK 21,865.42per set
DKK 14,721.07per set

About the Item

This handsome pair of American art pottery bookends were designed by William McDonald, (1864-1931) for acclaimed Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio. The bookends have been made in the form of Rough Collie dogs who have been depicted standing on shaped plinths with flat backs designed to snug up against books. The dogs have been made with characteristically thick coats featuring heavy manes about the neck and chest. Their elegant heads are wedge-shaped with long narrow snouts and angular ears tipped slightly forward. The pair have been finished in a mat green/blue glaze reminiscent of the patina found on aged bronze or copper. The location of the dot near the Rookwood mark indicates that the bookends were finished by Albersman. These lovely Collie bookends display beautifully and can be employed as intended, or could be used as decorative sculptural accents. The pair are nicely sized and have a combined weight of 3lbs 10oz. The undersides are clearly marked with the Rookwood RP flame symbol, mold number 2778 and Roman numerals dating production to 1926. A useful and appealing addition to a home library or to an office.
  • Creator:
    Rookwood Pottery Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1926
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1126058611stDibs: LU1191219472662

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