London Fine Antiques

Description

Our Stock # 25783

This is a pair of prehistoric large volume book ends. An African, petrified wood book rest, dating to thousands of years back and repurposed in the late 20th century.

Fascinating specimens with a superb geological interest
Displaying a desirable aged patina, time-worn commensurate with great age
Superb colour to the strata with orange and grey tones
Such colours influenced by the presence of iron oxides and carbon

Of fine proportion, useful for holding large volumes securely
Dressed with leather protective coverings to two sides, allowing dual orientation
Great weight in the hand at 6.65kg and 6.385kg respectively (14.66 lb, 14.07 lb)
Subsequently, ideal for use as paperweights upon a broad desk

This is a superb pair of prehistoric book ends, of excellent weight and size. A treat for collectors of geological interest. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 22cm (8.75'')
Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')
Max Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

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