Heavy Brass Lion Claws (Great Bookends!) - A Pair antique vessel 2 1/4" tall and deep

2 1/4" tall and deep

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Heavy Brass Lion Claws (Great Bookends!) - A Pair antique vessel 2 1/4" tall and deepThis 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