Abraham lincoln memorial bookends

Abraham lincoln bookends cast bronze and brass colored metal by the philadelphia manufacturing company. Very nice casting of abraham lincoln bookends in good vintage condition. Abraham lincoln bookends d c french jb 2440, price. He served the country during the american civil war and preserved the union while abolishing slavery by pushing through congress the th amendment to the constitution. Unfollow lincoln bookend to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Johnson brothers dc french abraham lincoln memorial bookends. Feb 12, 2009 barack obama is not the first president to feel a kinship with abraham lincoln. Cast bronze bookends of abraham lincoln after gutzon borglum. Abraham lincoln bookends for sale antique bibles for sale.

Abraham lincoln civil war artifacts for sale in gettysburg. These antique bookends have stood the test of time rather sat the test of time. The antiques, art, memorabilia, and collectibles associated with president abraham lincoln born february 12, 1809died april 15, 1865 range in diversity and time period from the era of his boyhood to his leadership during the civil war serving as our 16th president of the united states from 186165 until his untimely death. Abraham lincoln bronze for sale historical memorabilia. Each piece is in overall good condition, with patina consistent with age see condition notes for more details. Before lincoln even took office in march 1861, seven. Each measures 7 18 tall and the base is 4 58 x 4 34. President abraham lincoln seated statue bookends antique bronze finish pair of 2. Johnson brothers dc french abraham lincoln memorial bookends jb 2440.

Meserve was a pioneering photography historian and americas first great photograph collector, who assigned meserve numbers to lincoln photographs still used today. Lincoln in the chair an authentic reproduction of the original statue by daniel chester french tremendous set of bookends depicting the famous pose of abraham lincoln sitting in his chair from the lincoln monument on the mall in washington, d. Nixon made at least one midnight visit to the lincoln memorial for a talk with the great mans statue. Each piece features a brass tone finish and appears to be marked j. A print of abraham lincoln photographs from 18571865 arranged in chronological order. Nice pair of cast iron book ends of abraham lincoln, there is an over lay of copper on the set, and through the years some loss of copper, just gives them aged look. The back of each bookend is inscribed, 1936 the original mold of lincoln s head was given me by gutzon borglum sculptor of the memorial at mount rushmore in the. For sale is a pair of antique abraham lincoln bookends made by jennings. An 18foot granite obelisk crowned by a bronze eagle with outstretched wings commemorates the 2,403 americans who died in the surprise attack on pearl harbor on dec.

Abraham lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of the united states and has been revered since his inauguration in 1861. They are the perfect item for decorating public places and government offices. New listing beautiful pair vintage bronzebrass lincoln memorial bookends 7 x 5 x inches. Abraham lincoln bookends, pompeian bronze, c1925 abraham. Very heavy, solid buff color clay, they measure 6 12 tall x 5 wide at base. Vintage cast iron abraham lincoln book ends bookends 6. Abraham lincoln was elected 16th president of the united states in november 1860. A legacy of freedom 8 he year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln, the u. This example has austin prod inc 1964 incised on rear. Antique jennings bros bronze lincoln in chair memorial bookends by the sculptor daniel c french. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. These bookends would add distinction to any home or office decor. These abraham lincoln bookends, by the pompeian bronze company, date from 1925. Vintage cast iron abraham lincoln book ends, status.

French located in the lincoln memorial in washington d. The new statue will feature president barack obama seated in a large chair in a scene very similar to that of lincoln at his place of honor. He has been ranked by scholars and the public alike as one of the three greatests presidents. Get the best deals on abe lincoln bookends when you shop the largest online. Lincolniana is abraham lincoln memorabilia and ephemera in a variety of formats, ranging from the serious and scholarly, to the outright silly and satirical. Abe lincoln bookends in collectible book ends for sale ebay. Antique cast metal abraham lincoln bookends real bargain abraham lincoln antique bookends.

Get the best deals on abe lincoln bookends in collectible book ends when you shop the largest online selection at. He was elected into office with the secession movement brewing for some time within the political establishments of southern states, and his election proved to be the trigger for the secession threat to come to fruition. Started in 1914 and completed in 1922, architect henry bacons. Abraham lincoln was a lawyer who served as the president of the united states from march of 1861 until he was assassinated at a theatre in april of 1865. Seated figure of lincoln after the statue in washington dc by daniel c.

Rare antique abraham lincoln president bookends, 1920s,10 lbs. They are in used vintage condition, patina, soiling and general signs of use. Abraham memorial for sale collecting wood duck decoys. Get the best deals on abe lincoln bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. Lincoln bust by gutzon borglum in front of the lincoln tomb entrance in springfield, illinois, you encounter this massive bronze bust of abraham lincoln. Teddy roosevelt wore a ring that was made from a lock of lincolns hair. Important and popular photographs include the penny pose, the five dollar bill pose, and the last photograph ever taken of the president. Both are genuine original jennings brothers and have the jb trademark on the back, 1 still retains the paper label. Embossed on back d c french jb 2440 dc french cast these bookends. Buy 9 inch seated abraham lincoln bronze finish statue bookend sculpture. Vintage lincoln memorial bookends, a pair chairish.

Before the commission completed plans to build in what was known as the potomac flats, it considered various locations and memorial ideas which ranged from a highway to a huge pyramid. These cast metal bookends are reproductions of the lincoln memorial in washington, d. Memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and christmas sunday closed monday by appointment. Jenning brothers dc french abraham lincoln memorial. Get the best deals on abe lincoln bookends in collectible book. Find great deals on ebay for lincoln bookends bronze. Abraham lincoln national cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates service members of 20th century wars on 15 memorials. They have a heavy patina and are very heavy themselves. The bookends depict the steps to the lincoln memorial which was dedicated on may. Vintage solid pair of abraham lincoln seated bookends abe reading.

A pair of cast iron bookends depicting the beauxarts memorial to our 16th president. Johnson brothers dc french abraham lincoln memorial. Vintage cast iron lincoln memorial souvenir bookends ebth. Vintage abraham lincoln bookends, presidential bookends, lincoln collector, attorney cast iron bookends, copper color lincoln bookends susieqsretroshop 5 out of 5. See more ideas about abraham lincoln, lincoln and lincoln quotes. P49 hudson pewter 1958 abraham lincoln memorial figure figurine vintage statue. Here are some lincoln collectibles in the category, bookends. Sale for lincoln memorial bookends rare lincoln memorial. One bookend has been repaired on the shoulder, see pictures, and lincoln does come off his seat, but sits nicely back where it belongs. Appear to be a oneoff, as they are press molded with evidence of finger marks on the reverse. For sale is a pair of antique abraham lincoln bookends made by jennings brothers mfg. Cg46115 military radio receiver, army, air force, navy.

Wonderful 1920s lincoln memorial bookends manufactured by the jennings brothers mfg. Abraham lincoln bookends statue sculpture bust vtg copper cast iron bronze pair. Presidential busts are the perfect way to honor our founding fathers and other great presidents like abraham lincoln. You are purchasing a pair of abraham lincoln vintage bookends. Design toscano abraham lincoln memorial bonded marble resin statue.

Have a look at the photos for a more detailed description of condition. His gettysburg address is still to this day one of the most quoted speeches of all times. Scu 142 a detailed replica of the famous lincoln memorial designed by daniel chester french and carved by the renowned piccirilli brothers dedicated may 30th, 1922 and in attendance was lincoln s only surviving son todd lincoln. Its poignant mood sets the tone for the memorial within, but visitors to oak ridge cemetery often cannot resist rubbing the nose for good luck, so simply tradition. Pair antique cast metal lincoln in the chair bookends.

Vintage abe lincoln bookends chalk or plaster 7x5x5. Nice depiction of our 16th president sitting in front of the memorial built in his honor. Design toscano abraham lincoln cast iron sculptural bookends, bronze. Shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace. A pair of vintage lincoln memorial souvenir bookends. Vintage bookend 1 abe lincoln sitting in chair like in lincoln memorial.

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