Antique Cast Iron Bradley and Hubbard Literary Bookends W_Germany_souvenir The lidded trinket box measures

The lidded trinket box measures approximately 4 1/4" X 3 1/2" X 2 1/4"

"Happy Birthday From The Factory"

The cast iron pair has a nice copper wash and is beautifully cast

The book measures approximately 7 1/4" x 5 1/8" x 1/2"

3 1/4" diameter at base

Antique Cast Iron Bradley and Hubbard Literary Bookends W_Germany_souvenir The lidded trinket box measuresA handsome pair of literary bookends. The antique, cast iron bookends made by Bradley and Hubbard feature two different quotes. Both feature the north wind blowing and pretty art nouveau vines, circa 1925. The Francis Bacon quote says, "Reading Maketh A Full Man, Writing An Exact man, histories Make Men Wise, Poets Witty" The Samual Johnson says "Books That You May Carry To The Fire And Hold Readily In Your Hand Are The Most Useful After All: