Rare Boston terrier bulldog bookends by Bradley Hubbard, 1920s, 10 lbs For Sale -

Rare Boston terrier bulldog bookends by Bradley Hubbard, 1920s, 10 lbs

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Rare Boston terrier bulldog bookends by Bradley Hubbard, 1920s, 10 lbs:
$250.00

Awesome - and rarely seen - bookends of a Boston Terrier, the front half, at least. The detail is incredible, as my few close-up pictures ought to convey.
Made by Bradley Hubbard. No BH logo but the set does appear in a reprint of a Bradley Hubbard catalogue. Their name for the set is "Bull Dogs," but they look to me like Boston Terriers.
The base is cast iron, a magnet sticks. The dog figures, though, are a grey metal (spelter), a magnet does NOT stick. The dogs are secured to the their bases by a screw in the backs.
Condition has one major issue: the tip of one ear has broken off. I HAVE THAT PIECE. I considered glueing it back on but I don't know the best way to do that; plus, Ididn't want that ear tip maybe to break off again in shipping. So, I have elected to leave the choice and the chore of re-attaching the ear tip to Buyer. That little piece will be included safely with the set.
But to give you a sense of how "clean" that break is, see my last 2 photographswhich show the affected dog as well as the 2 dogs (for comparison) WITH THAT EAR TIP SIMPLY HELD IN PLACE BY TAPE.I expect a reasonably carefulapplication ofepoxy and maybe a tiny dab or two of dark paint will render the damage invisible except on the closest inspection. But again, I leave that to Buyer.
Otherwise, these dogs are mint: no other metal components dented or scratched. Both dogs are secured firmly to their bases without wiggle. Finish is Bradley Hubbard's Van Dyke Bronze and is in excellent condition. Felts on bottoms look old, I suppose could be original. Both pieces sit flat and stable.
These are big: 6⅜ inches tall to tip of ear (back of base is 5⅛ inches tall); 6¼ inches wide; base is 2½ inches deep with the dog's face sticking out another one inch. And way heavy at 5 pounds EACH.
Perfect gift for the Boston Terrier breeder or owner in your family. This is the only set of these I've ever seen.
US shipping only. USPS parcel post. I pack with care.
I SPECIALIZE IN ANTIQUE BOOKENDS AND DECORATIVE OBJECTS. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL ITEMS.
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