In the 1930's—when these bookends were made—poets (old and new) were still popular and their quotes were used in various manners of decoration. This pair of bookends, by the American foundry Bradley & Hubard, quotes English poets Alexander Pope (1688 - 1744) and Edward Young (1683 - 1765). (5.5" x 4.5" x 2.75") be12616c
c. 1930's
