Pair of Vintage Marquetry Bookends with Geometric Star Inlay

Pair of Vintage Marquetry Bookends with Geometric Star InlayA pair of vintage marquetry bookends, each one a hexagonal panel inlaid with a geometric star design in contrasting wood veneers. The pattern radiates from the centre in alternating light and dark triangles and diamonds, creating a compass rose that also reads as an interlocking cube The original felt is intact on the bases. Condition: Good. Original felt intact on bases. Dimensions: 12. 5cm high x 9. 5cm wide (each)

Very cool vintage piece with a fantastic shape

The quality of moulding and the glaze character here are consistent with good-quality production of the period

Does not affect structural integrity or use

A distinctly New Zealand piece

The bowl sits on a sturdy pedestal with a square plinth base

Feet show expected wear at the tips

or visible crazing

each with a smooth cream-coloured handle and a gently curved stainless blade

Depth of individual pegs 9cm

dark green

Original brass fittings and chain present

The lid is finished with a delicate moulded leaf finial