Twelfth Night, 5 January, refers to The Twelfth Day of Christmas—which is the evening before Epiphany (6 January). Traditionally, it was a time of festive merriment—with just a little bit of sanctioned mayhem. Some believe that William Shakespeare's play (Twelfth Night, or What You Will) was requested by Queen Elizabeth I for that evening's entertainment (in 1601 or 1602).
The heavy, cast iron bookends, shown above, were made over 300 years later (in the 1920's). A golden bust of William Shakespeare floats against a textured, bronze-colored backdrop. It is handsome, stately, and terrifically practical. They are the perfect gift for any educated book-lover—aesthetic and useful. Click on the photo above to learn more about them.
Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well! Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com).
To arrange a visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only), please call 917-446-4248.