Bronze Plated Irish Setter Bookends c.1940 Photographic & Optical Thayer’s patented mask went into

Thayer’s patented mask went into the Spalding catalog for the 1878 season

CREATOR Jean-Marie Massaud for B&B Italia

The table can easily be expanded from square to rectangle by pulling the top to one side and flipping one piece over

Original maker's mark underneath

The sign is double sided and mounted on a metal bracket

Bronze Plated Irish Setter Bookends c.1940 Photographic & Optical Thayer’s patented mask went intoABOUT A pair of original bronze plated Irish Setter bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC" Philadelphia Metal Co. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their finish and have the appropriate patina consistent with age and use. CREATOR Philadelphia Metal Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940 1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Bronze Plate, Felt. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5. 5 in. W 3. 5 in. D