{"product_id":"northern-trust-bookends-1989","title":"Northern Trust Bookends 1989 Century of Service Anchor Faux Marble Corporate Banking Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of Northern Trust bookends dates to the company's 1989 centennial and features the Northern Trust anchor medallion marked 1889, 1989, \"Principles That Endure,\" and \"A Century of Service.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial faux marble construction and cream coloring give these 1989 corporate commemorative bookends a strong office or library look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey would fit naturally with banking memorabilia, Chicago business history, corporate advertising pieces, or a working bookshelf where their weight can actually do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Northern Trust commemorative bookends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-bookends\" title=\"bookends\"\u003e Bookends, set of two\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cultured faux marble resin, as provided in item notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream with gray marble style veining and dark blue medallion graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Trust branding. Manufacturing company not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Century of Service centennial anchor medallion, 1889 to 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corporate commemorative, banking memorabilia, traditional office decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bookend approximately 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pair with raised circular anchor medallions and black protective felt on the bottoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This matching pair is sound and attractive with surface signs of previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks were found, and the edges feel smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth circular Northern Trust medallions remain clearly readable, including the 1889 and 1989 centennial dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth bookends retain black protective felt across the bottoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pair remains visually well matched in shape, color, and centennial decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered gray and dark surface marks are visible across the cream faux marble finish, particularly on the backs, bases, and upper surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cream finish shows some uneven coloration and signs of handling visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black bottom felt shows light lint and signs of previous placement on a shelf or desk.\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 Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Trust was founded in Chicago in 1889, and the dates printed on these medallions mark the company's 100th anniversary in 1989. Corporate anniversary pieces like these preserve a small piece of business history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Northern Trust name, centennial dates, and anchor design make the pair especially relevant to collectors of banking memorabilia, Chicago business history, and corporate advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces survive together as a matching set, with the same medallion and substantial bookend form. That makes them useful as well as displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6 inches tall apiece, these have enough presence for a bookshelf without taking over the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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