nearly wrecked the American Banking system

Made in England by Ridgways

and another that is illegible

The pin measures approximately 1 5/8" long x 1 3/8" wide and is marked Italy on the reverse

marked JB 856

Antique Cast Iron Bradley and Hubbard Literary Bookends midcentury_tin_can nearly wrecked the American BankingA handsome pair of literary bookends. The antique, cast iron bookends made by Bradley and Hubbard feature two different quotes. Both feature the north wind blowing and pretty art nouveau vines, circa 1925. The Francis Bacon quote says, "Reading Maketh A Full Man, Writing An Exact man, histories Make Men Wise, Poets Witty" The Samual Johnson says "Books That You May Carry To The Fire And Hold Readily In Your Hand Are The Most Useful After All: