{"product_id":"brass-scallop-shell-bookends","title":"Solid Brass Scallop Shell Bookends Pair Coastal Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolid brass scallop shell bookends in a matching heavy pair with deeply textured radiating shell ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth bookends are solid and usable, with visible tarnish, patina, surface marks, darkened areas, and sticker staining from a previous owner. No breaks are visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold tone brass and sculpted seashell form fit coastal, nautical, mid century, Hollywood Regency, and collected bookshelf decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-bookends\" title=\"Pair of solid brass scallop shell bookends\"\u003ePair of solid brass scallop shell bookends\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative bookends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone brass with aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e no visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal, nautical, mid century, and Hollywood Regency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bookend stands 4 inches tall. Base measures approximately 2 inches by 2 3\/4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching scallop shell pair with deep radiating texture and combined product weight of 3 pounds 5 ounces. The book shown in the photos is for demonstrating use and is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pair is complete, heavy, and usable with clear signs of age and prior display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth bookends retain their matching scallop shell shape and deeply modeled surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solid brass construction gives the pair enough weight to support books on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised shell ridges remain clearly defined on both pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass shows tarnish, darkened areas, patina, surface scratches, and small marks from age and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen oxidation is visible in some recessed areas of the shell texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker residue and staining from a previous owner remain visible on one underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backs and bases show uneven finish and surface discoloration visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid brass shell bookends were a familiar decorative form in mid to late 20th century interiors, especially in coastal and nautical rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged brass surface gives them a collected look while leaving the sculpted shell pattern easy to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. 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