A sculptural pair of horse head bookends carved from banded Italian onyx, dating from the mid-20th century. The stylised design captures the strength and elegance of the horse in a distinctly decorative form.
The stone itself. Soft layers of pale green, cream and honey tones run through the onyx, interrupted by occasional russet veining and natural variations formed over thousands of years. Each bookend displays a slightly different pattern, making the pair entirely unique.
Length: 13cm
Width: 7cm
Height: 17cm
Weight: 2.4kg
The item listed is the item included in this sale. Other pieces featured in the photographs may also be available separately. If any of them catch your eye - just drop me a message.
A sculptural pair of horse head bookends carved from banded Italian onyx, dating from the mid-20th century. The stylised design captures the strength and elegance of the horse in a distinctly decorative form.
The stone itself. Soft layers of pale green, cream and honey tones run through the onyx, interrupted by occasional russet veining and natural variations formed over thousands of years. Each bookend displays a slightly different pattern, making the pair entirely unique.
Length: 13cm
Width: 7cm
Height: 17cm
Weight: 2.4kg
The item listed is the item included in this sale. Other pieces featured in the photographs may also be available separately. If any of them catch your eye - just drop me a message.
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