1920s Kronheimer and Oldenbusch Bronze Tug-of-War Bookends

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A rare and charming find! A Pair of Hand-Painted Bronze Bookends | Children Playing Tug-of-War | Kronheimer and Oldenbusch | 1928 - 1935

Made by Kronheimer and Oldenbusch (K&O) in New Jersey between 1928 and 1935, these charming bronze bookends feature three children playing tug-of-war, their faces showing the strain. Looking closely, you'll also see a dog cowling beneath the boys.

Kronheimer and Oldenbusch (also known as the K&O Metal Novelties Company) was in business from 1895 to 1939 and produced a variety of bookends from about 1928 to 1935.

This fabulous set of bookends is in great condition for its age. The boys' caps were cold-painted, and have some wear.

Kronheimer and Oldenbusch bookends molds were purchased by the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company, who reproduced them in the 1960s.

SUMMARY:
** MAKER: Kronheimer and Oldenbusch.
** DATE MADE: 1928 to 1935
** MATERIALS: Bronze
** CONDITION: In excellent condition, however, there is some wear to the paint on the boys' caps
** DIMENSIONS:  12.7 cm (~5.0") tall, 15.2 cm (~6.0") wide, 8.9 cm (~3.5") deep
** COMBINED WEIGHT: 2,300 g
** SHIPPING WEIGHT: 3,500 g
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