{"product_id":"vintage-fisherman-bookends-pair-old-salt-nautical","title":"Vintage Fisherman Bookends Pair Old Salt Sea Captain Chalkware Yellow Raincoat Nautical Decor Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage fisherman bookends pair features two matching Old Salt sea captains in bright yellow rain gear, each mounted inside a dark stained wood bookend frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed bearded faces, pipes, molded rope trim, and strong nautical colors make this matching pair well suited to a home library, lake house, coastal room, or fisherman collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pair of sculptural fisherman\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-bookends\" title=\"vintage bookends\"\u003e bookends\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two matching bookends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears consistent with 1970s to 1980s decorative bookends, exact date not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted chalkware or plaster figures mounted to stained wood structures, with felt-covered bottoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright mustard yellow, warm brown, cream, black, and muted flesh tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nautical, coastal, maritime, and mid-century inspired décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching bearded sea captain busts with molded pipes, rain hats, rain slickers, button details, and raised rope trim around the bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bookend measures approximately 9 inches tall, 5 inches wide, and 4 inches deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 pounds 12 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSale Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bookends only. Any books shown in styled photographs are for illustration and are 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\u003eBoth bookends are present and form a matching pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe molded facial features, beards, rain hats, coat details, pipes, and rope trim remain clearly defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth noses and pipes appear solid and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe substantial combined weight should help the pair support books on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt remains attached across the bottoms.\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 small areas of paint loss and shallow surface nicks are visible on the figures and wood structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wood shows small scratches, edge wear, finish loss, and scattered marks from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottom felt shows wear, with exposed areas at some corners and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major break, missing pipe, or missing facial feature is visible in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eOld Salt fisherman figures became familiar pieces of nautical home décor, especially in rooms connected to fishing, boating, and coastal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair may suit a fisherman, maritime collector, lake house owner, or reader building a shelf with a little more personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching yellow slickers and substantial wood frames give this set a strong presence without hiding the books between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look as though they have spent years holding up someone else's shelf, and they are ready to get back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\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\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48797850403071,"sku":"a 4- T 10–2665","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Vintage_fisherman_bookends.jpg?v=1783360001","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-fisherman-bookends-pair-old-salt-nautical","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}