Antique Cast Iron Bradley and Hubbard Literary Bookends W_Germany_souvenir The shapely hand painted ashtray

The shapely hand painted ashtray features a cabin scene with birds overhead

the stopper appears to have an internal crack or occlusion

The relatively large ornaments measure approximately 5 1/2" long less the loop and 2 1/2" wide

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

Antique Cast Iron Bradley and Hubbard Literary Bookends W_Germany_souvenir The shapely hand painted ashtrayA 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: