Elephant Trunks Up Bookends PM Craftsman Pennsylvania
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Vintage Elephant Trunks Up Bookends PM Craftsman Pennsylvania - Heavy Brass Metal in Good Condition, Normal Wear See Photos - Measures 6" H x 5" W ... These Vintage "Trunks Up" Elephant Bookends are a classic example of American metalwork from the Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. (PM Craftsman). Founded in 1911 and originally based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company became renowned for its heavy, "slush-metal" cast decorative items, often finished in brass, bronze, or silver tones. These specific bookends feature the "lucky" trunk-up posture, a design influenced by the mid-century Hollywood Regency and Safari décor trends. Because PM Craftsman acquired many molds from the prestigious Jennings Brothers foundry, their pieces often possess a level of detail and weight (typically 2 to 3 lbs per bookend) that surpasses standard vintage reproductions, making them both functional for heavy volumes and highly collectible.
