This was during a time when вЂњthere was an astonishing resurgence of interest in the Pan motif.вЂќ Patricia Merivale, author of Pan the Goat-God: His Myth in Modern Times, Harvard University Press, 1969, lists works, from the 1890s to 1926, of poetry, novels, childrenвЂ™s books where Pan is part of the narrative, not the least of those being J.M. These particular bookends are probably from the 1920s. Pan was a proper Greek God of nature, shepherds, fertility, sexuality and music, satyrs were similar in looks and activities, but less than Gods, and fauns were later Roman versions, eventually combining them into a single entity. These are ugly, libidinous creatures when grown. It is a juvenile Pan, satyr or faun вЂ“ part human, part goat. This bookend figure is a child, but It has the hairy hoofed legs of a goat, tall pointed ears, a small tail, the beginnings of horns on its forehead and it is playing two flutes. Inscribed with the name of the listed artist Louise Wilder (1898-?), twentieth century, foundry unknown. With a little searching one can find bookends of knights that bear the signature or mark of a known artist or sculptor such as Gregory Seymour Allen or John J.

Bookends of knights were fashioned in many types of metal, as well as other materials such as clay. The long-lived popularity of knights in the media: literature, movies and Sunday comics (remember Prince Valiant) is reflected in the large number of decorative bookends of knights to be found in antique and vintage markets. People knew that knights had fought in the Holy Land during the crusades. There was King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the search for the Holy Grail. Everyone must have known about knights then, as they do today. Later on, the movies of the 1920s and 30s made knights a popular theme. Even Mark Twain employed a knight as the central character in A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHURвЂ™S COURT. Like todayвЂ™s digitally-based adventure stories where knights and medieval times are often featured, the adventure literature of the late 1800s and early 1900s were rampant with tales of gallant knights. They were prized as reflections of the Arts and Crafts ethos popularized by William Morris and Elbert Hubbard and for their romantic adventures. Knights in armor were a popular subject for bookends in the early twentieth century. Vintage PM Craftsman Butterfly Bookends Made of Heavy Brass Made in Lakeland, Florida Almost 6' Tall Bookends alone weigh 5 lbs 5.4 oz without box or packaging Item Sold 'AS IS' If you have any questions, please ask Please visit my Store, D J's in the House for more unique items Condition: Used, Condition: On Vintage Items, Always Expect Normal Wear from Age, Use or Storage Condition is a Matter of OpinionPlease look at Photos for Up Close Details to make your own Determination as to the Condition, Color & Style of Item, Restocking Fee: No, Item must be returned within: 14 Days, Refund will be given as: Money Back, Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer, All returns accepted: Returns Accepted, Return policy details: Item must be returned in same shape as when it was mailed.Sir Galahad. Item: 142745758029 Vintage Brass Butterfly Bookends Book Ends by PM Craftsman USA.

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