Heavy Brass Lion Claws (Great Bookends!) - A Pair birds on branch which most likely dates from

which most likely dates from the mid-20th century

to the jauntily cocked handle

and 3/4" thick

her MA from University of Missouri Kansas City

Heavy Brass Lion Claws (Great Bookends!) - A Pair birds on branch which most likely dates fromThis is a terrific pair of what I believe are pretty old brass lion claws, which were likely once feet on a piece of furniture, but which now I think would make an excellent pair of bookends. They are quite heavy, so plenty weighty to keep even a long row of big art books tightly upright. I just love the nails on these dramatic claws, making me think a bit of gothic gargoyles. Just fabulous! There is a bit of pitting and greening to the brass, which I