Pair of Riderless Horse Bookends Cast Iron 1920's
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 186 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 400.00 USD |
| Auction | Asian Antiques,Chinese Porcelain & Persian Rugs | No Reserve |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Rivertown Antiques and Estate Services |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
A heavy and useful pair of cast iron bookends with a design of a grazing horse without a rider. This refers to a soldier fallen in battle. The detail is deep, and the iron has been given a gold color. They have flat bases with no felts. The bookends are unmarked. MEASUREMENTS 4 ½" (11.4 cm) long x 1 ¼" (3.2 cm) deep x 3 ¾" (9.5 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 0.9 oz (935 g) CONDITION There are no chips, cracks, dents or breaks. There is wear to the gold patina. There is a bit of red paint on the bottom of one bookend and the horse's neck on the other one. A nice heavy pair of horse bookends to use or add to a collection. They'd be a great addition to either a military or western theme. Period: 1920s Origin: United States Materials: Cast Iron Dimensions: 4.5"W × 1.25"D × 3.75"H
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