Heavy, useful, historic bookends from the early 20th century. A nice gold brown patination.Heavy cast iron bookends of the USS Constitution a€?Old Ironsidesa€. They have been patinated with a shiny gold brown patina. The back is colored the same and the flat rectangular bases are covered with light brown felt.The word CONSTITUTION is molded above the base on the back of each bookend. .MEASUREMENTS Each bookend measures 5 ??a€ (14.0 cm) wide x 5a€ (12.7 cm) tall x 1 7/8a€ (4.8 cm) deep. Weighs 3 lb 6.3 oz (1.54 kg)CONDITIONThe bookends have small losses of shine to the patina. The color is the same but without the shine. The felt on the bases is worn with losses on the edges. There is some rust on the bases near the felt.A great pair of nautical bookends that will help to keep up those heavy books you own. Give your bookshelf some age and character.___________________Item ID: V-1289