H.L. Judd Co. Attributed Art Nouveau Owl Book Rack
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Description
Attributed to: H.L. Judd Company
Location of Manufacture: New York, USA
Period of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of 20th Century
Dimensions Unexpanded: 9'(w) x 6 1/2"(d) x 4 1/2"(h)
Dimensions Expanded: 15 1/2"(w) x 6 1/2"(d) x 4 1/2"(h)
Weight: 1 pound 9.9 ounces
For your consideration is an H.L. Judd Co. attributed Art Nouveau figural owl bronzed cast iron expandable desk top book rack. The book rack can be expanded to between 9" and 15 1/2" and the slide works smoothly and as it should. The details in the figural bookends are spectacular and period perfect. The inside of each bookend (at owls feet) is marked with the model number "9776".
Resources: H.L. Judd Company New York - Catalogue No. 50, January, 1913, pp. 289 and 291.
Provenance: From a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
Keywords: bird of prey avian wisdom intelligence desk accessory library office decor bronze gilt gold jungendstil adjustable american
Location of Manufacture: New York, USA
Period of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of 20th Century
Dimensions Unexpanded: 9'(w) x 6 1/2"(d) x 4 1/2"(h)
Dimensions Expanded: 15 1/2"(w) x 6 1/2"(d) x 4 1/2"(h)
Weight: 1 pound 9.9 ounces
For your consideration is an H.L. Judd Co. attributed Art Nouveau figural owl bronzed cast iron expandable desk top book rack. The book rack can be expanded to between 9" and 15 1/2" and the slide works smoothly and as it should. The details in the figural bookends are spectacular and period perfect. The inside of each bookend (at owls feet) is marked with the model number "9776".
Resources: H.L. Judd Company New York - Catalogue No. 50, January, 1913, pp. 289 and 291.
Provenance: From a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.
Keywords: bird of prey avian wisdom intelligence desk accessory library office decor bronze gilt gold jungendstil adjustable american
Condition
Item is in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, bends, missing pieces or repairs. Some loss of original patination noted, but the current warm/rich patina is commensurate with age and appropriate use/storage. Please see all images for more information on condition.
Dimensions
4.5 x 9 x 6.5 in
Weight
26 oz
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
H.L. Judd Co. Attributed Art Nouveau Owl Book Rack
Estimate $75 - $150
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