Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish
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- White-glove freight, quoted per order, room of choice
- In stock in Miami — no transatlantic wait, no customs
- To the trade: 15% on everything
A charming and highly decorative pair of antique nautical cast iron bookends depicting full-rigged sailing ships navigating stylised ocean waves.
The pieces feature dimensional relief work with traces of original hand-applied polychrome paint in cream, blue and dark brown. Crafted in heavy cast iron with a naturally weathered surface texture, they capture early seafaring vessel aesthetics and suit coastal or nautical interiors. Sold as a set of two.
Dimensions: 6.75 in H x 5.63 in W x 3 in D (17.15 x 14.31 x 7.62 cm)
Date of manufacture: 1920-1940
Place of origin: United States
Materials: Cast iron
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use, with surface oxidation, paint loss and vintage distressing.
What you are buying, described plainly
- Condition
- Very good vintage condition. Surface oxidation, paint loss and vintage distressing consistent with age and use.
Quoted per order, never estimated
Domestic freight
Every piece ships from our warehouse in Miami. Furniture travels white-glove with BMC International Freight, room of choice, subject to the carrier’s access at your address. Freight transit is typically 7–14 business days; we contact you to arrange a delivery window. Smaller pieces travel insured by ground courier.
International
We ship worldwide, quoted case by case. Tell us the piece and the destination and we will price crating, freight, insurance and customs handling for you.
Packing
Packed by hand. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed, packed separately and reassembled on arrival.
If something arrives damaged
Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.
Returns
One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.
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