These two elegant L.E. Smith rearing horse crystal clear glass 1940's bookends. Can also be used as popular paperweights or stunning decor pieces. In Vintage condition with not chips or damage.
Size approx., 7 1/2'' high, 3 1/8'' X 5 1/2'' base.
In 1940's there were three prolific makers of rearing horse bookends during the mid century and all three are discussed in the books, "Glass Animals Including Animals & Figural Related Items" by Dick & Pat Spencer and " Glass Animals & Figurines" by Debbie and Randy Coe. The most notable differences and the easiest to tell are as follows...
The LE Smith version is the ONLY one with a beaded mane. Both the Fostoria and New Martinsville versions have a cropped mane but the Fostoria horses 'nose is slightly upturned at the tip whereas the New Martinsville version is tucked in and called a " Roman" nose. Also the New Martinsville version has the head and neck tucked closer to the body than the Fostoria version. They would make a great gift for your favorite horse collector.
Product code: Set of 2 LE Smith Trojan Rearing Horse Clear popular Glass Bookends Statue Figurines 1940's