Charging Warhorse Depression Glass Bookend Set

Charging Warhorse Depression Glass Bookend Set

Large 1940’s leaping stallion glass bookend set. Set of old glass warhorse bookends made by the American Glass Co. in the late 1940’s. Very large for bookends. Each measure 9.5 long, 7″ at tallest and 4.25″ wide. Weigh a hefty 4.5 lbs each.

Very old glass, with a slight yellow hue due to elements (ash) in the old glass recipe. One bookend has a tad darker yellow hue than the other. The recipe difference shows up in the images more intense than it really is because of light reflection. These fabulous horses were “married” late in life. Each came from a different glass batch.

Nice rendition of a Greek or Roman war horse with a braided main leaping through the fields towards battle. Art deco styling. Some tiny peppered bubbles throughout. One has an internal stress mark, caused by the maker, and due to the weight of the glass. The stress mark does not affect the integrity of the glass, it is very solid. All inherent in old glass. No chips or cracks. Some roughness on the inner base ridge. Glass is clean and clear.