Rookwood Rook Bird Bookends Blue Rare Vintage Pair 1945 Artist Signed McDonald
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:698819 | Material: Clay |
| Object Type: Bookends | Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original |
| Color: Blue | UPC: Does not apply |
Vintage pair of 1945 Rookwood Rook Bookends Artist signed by McDonaldMade in 1945, over 71 years old and this color is extremely rare (read below)!See original sticker on the back of 1 of the bookends signifying authenticity from the city that Rookwood Pottery originated from (Cincinnati, Ohio).Rare light blue color.
Marie Longworth Nichols (from Cincinnati, Ohio), founded Rookwood Pottery in 1880. During the early years, the pottery was not financ...ially successful but was supported by the Nichol's family wealth. Over the years, they employed numerous artists to paint and design their wares.One of the most recognizable Rookwood pottery ever that was ever produced is the Rook and was the mascot of Rookwood pottery. Each Rook bookend was designed and signed by William McDonald. The glaze on these rare Rook bookends is known as Blue Turquoise Matte, and there were not many of this exact color (light blue) made in 1945 due to William McDonald's declining health. These rooks are each perched on top of a rock among waves. These display well from all angles and are perfect for your mantle. Each bookend bottom has XLV which marks the year it was manufactured. Any non-perfections are from the firing/manufacturing process including glaze misses and glaze pops. Authentic and marked appropriately with the Rookwood logo and shape.This a very rare set of art pottery bookends made by The Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati, Ohio (see ORIGINAL STICKER on bottom of 1 of the bookends which verifies these are from Cincinnati (see picture). These bookends have some size to them as they each stand approximately 5 1/4" tall, 5 1/4" wide and 3 3/8" deep.The bookends depict a Rook with its back against foliage with berries hanging from the branches. The glaze is a Blue Turquiose Matte and the detail is wonderful. You can see great detail in the feet attached to the platform it stands on as well as the foliage, berries and leaves in the background. The back of each is flat as to sit against and hold back books. These bookends are quite heavy as each one weighs in at a little over 2 lbs and 12 ounces each.These bookends are considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. The beak on the Rooks is perfect and have never been repaired. Each Bookend is signed on the underside bottom with Rookwood's impressed reverse "RP" sunburst logo along with the Roman numerals "XLV" for the year of manufacture, 1945 and form number 2275. The bookends are also artist signed by William P. McDonald as his cipher is on the back right side in the middle of each bookend. Both artist's signatures can clearly be seen in the middle right side of the back of each bookend. These bookends have always traveled together as an original set. These are an outstanding example of both the form and glaze. Own a piece of history today with your investment of these rare and beautiful exclusive bookends!Please view all pictures as they offer the best description. Sold as is.Contact us with any questions or requests for additional pictures. Please notify us if a different shipping service is preferred.Please view all pictures and they are the main part of the description.
PAYMENT: Florida residents pay 7% sales tax. PayPal accepted. Payment within 48 hours required after the listing has finished unless other arrangements have been made. If buyer bids on an item and wishes to purchase another item several days later please do not make payment until you are invoiced
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING: All Items are securely packed with generous protective material.
Packages are usually shipped within 24 hours of payment receipt.
Combined shipping available upon request.
NO FEES ARE ADDED FOR PACKING, SHIPPING OR HANDLING!
If you would like a different shipping method to be used other than what is being offered with each listing, please message us in order to make alternative arrangements. All shipments over $250.00 require signature confirmation. Shipping method may change upon our discretion if we feel it is necessary. Local pickup available upon request. Fedex Smartpost and USPS Ground shipping: if one of these shipping methods is chosen, please allow 5-9 business days for delivery depending on your destination.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We offer shipping through Ebay's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. If Ebay's global shipping program is not an option on a specific item, then international shipping and insurance costs can be figured using the calculator at the bottom of this listing. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Merchandise values cannot be marked below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. If you do not see your country as the a shipping destination, then please contact us for a shipping quote.
RETURNS: Returns accepted only if the item has inadvertently misrepresented. Buyer must notify us within 48 hours of receipt of item and must return the item exactly as received within 14 days. Buyer is responsible for secure packaging and must include tracking and insurance. Item must be shipped by the same method it was originally shipped. Postage is not refundable and items may be subject to a 15% restocking fee which will be charged if the buyer changes their mind for any other reason (including size or fit) other than a problem with the item. Please check all measurements prior to making a purchase. A refund will be honored (excluding return postage) when the item is returned safely in the same condition it was originally in when it shipped out (including tags).
CONDITION REPORT: Please ask all pertinent questions in advance of purchase so as to avoid any misunderstandings. Please read item description completely and refer to the pictures as they are part of the description and condition. Most items that we sell are used or vintage and therefore will show age appropriate signs of wear. If an item is new, it will be stated. Our opinion of condition may differ from the buyer's idea of condition, please ask questions prior to purchase.
Condition Rankings:
Pristine/Mint - shows little to no indication of handling.
Excellent - shows very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - shows evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - shows moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - shows moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.
Please view and enlarge all images. The pictures are part of the description.
If you are not completely happy with the item when it arrives then we kindly ask you to please get in touch with us to discuss any problems you may have.
Thank you for looking!!
Marie Longworth Nichols (from Cincinnati, Ohio), founded Rookwood Pottery in 1880. During the early years, the pottery was not financ...ially successful but was supported by the Nichol's family wealth. Over the years, they employed numerous artists to paint and design their wares.One of the most recognizable Rookwood pottery ever that was ever produced is the Rook and was the mascot of Rookwood pottery. Each Rook bookend was designed and signed by William McDonald. The glaze on these rare Rook bookends is known as Blue Turquoise Matte, and there were not many of this exact color (light blue) made in 1945 due to William McDonald's declining health. These rooks are each perched on top of a rock among waves. These display well from all angles and are perfect for your mantle. Each bookend bottom has XLV which marks the year it was manufactured. Any non-perfections are from the firing/manufacturing process including glaze misses and glaze pops. Authentic and marked appropriately with the Rookwood logo and shape.This a very rare set of art pottery bookends made by The Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati, Ohio (see ORIGINAL STICKER on bottom of 1 of the bookends which verifies these are from Cincinnati (see picture). These bookends have some size to them as they each stand approximately 5 1/4" tall, 5 1/4" wide and 3 3/8" deep.The bookends depict a Rook with its back against foliage with berries hanging from the branches. The glaze is a Blue Turquiose Matte and the detail is wonderful. You can see great detail in the feet attached to the platform it stands on as well as the foliage, berries and leaves in the background. The back of each is flat as to sit against and hold back books. These bookends are quite heavy as each one weighs in at a little over 2 lbs and 12 ounces each.These bookends are considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. The beak on the Rooks is perfect and have never been repaired. Each Bookend is signed on the underside bottom with Rookwood's impressed reverse "RP" sunburst logo along with the Roman numerals "XLV" for the year of manufacture, 1945 and form number 2275. The bookends are also artist signed by William P. McDonald as his cipher is on the back right side in the middle of each bookend. Both artist's signatures can clearly be seen in the middle right side of the back of each bookend. These bookends have always traveled together as an original set. These are an outstanding example of both the form and glaze. Own a piece of history today with your investment of these rare and beautiful exclusive bookends!Please view all pictures as they offer the best description. Sold as is.Contact us with any questions or requests for additional pictures. Please notify us if a different shipping service is preferred.Please view all pictures and they are the main part of the description.
PAYMENT: Florida residents pay 7% sales tax. PayPal accepted. Payment within 48 hours required after the listing has finished unless other arrangements have been made. If buyer bids on an item and wishes to purchase another item several days later please do not make payment until you are invoiced
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING: All Items are securely packed with generous protective material.
Packages are usually shipped within 24 hours of payment receipt.
Combined shipping available upon request.
NO FEES ARE ADDED FOR PACKING, SHIPPING OR HANDLING!
If you would like a different shipping method to be used other than what is being offered with each listing, please message us in order to make alternative arrangements. All shipments over $250.00 require signature confirmation. Shipping method may change upon our discretion if we feel it is necessary. Local pickup available upon request. Fedex Smartpost and USPS Ground shipping: if one of these shipping methods is chosen, please allow 5-9 business days for delivery depending on your destination.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We offer shipping through Ebay's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. If Ebay's global shipping program is not an option on a specific item, then international shipping and insurance costs can be figured using the calculator at the bottom of this listing. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Merchandise values cannot be marked below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. If you do not see your country as the a shipping destination, then please contact us for a shipping quote.
RETURNS: Returns accepted only if the item has inadvertently misrepresented. Buyer must notify us within 48 hours of receipt of item and must return the item exactly as received within 14 days. Buyer is responsible for secure packaging and must include tracking and insurance. Item must be shipped by the same method it was originally shipped. Postage is not refundable and items may be subject to a 15% restocking fee which will be charged if the buyer changes their mind for any other reason (including size or fit) other than a problem with the item. Please check all measurements prior to making a purchase. A refund will be honored (excluding return postage) when the item is returned safely in the same condition it was originally in when it shipped out (including tags).
CONDITION REPORT: Please ask all pertinent questions in advance of purchase so as to avoid any misunderstandings. Please read item description completely and refer to the pictures as they are part of the description and condition. Most items that we sell are used or vintage and therefore will show age appropriate signs of wear. If an item is new, it will be stated. Our opinion of condition may differ from the buyer's idea of condition, please ask questions prior to purchase.
Condition Rankings:
Pristine/Mint - shows little to no indication of handling.
Excellent - shows very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - shows evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - shows moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - shows moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.
Please view and enlarge all images. The pictures are part of the description.
If you are not completely happy with the item when it arrives then we kindly ask you to please get in touch with us to discuss any problems you may have.
Thank you for looking!!
