Vintage Faux Bois Ceramic Iris Bookends wooden case though the top ring is

though the top ring is somewhat loose and the exterior is worn

The exterior backs and sides of the chairs remain in notably good condition with minimal wear

widespread oxidation

The massive iron frame is pierced by a heavy screw

Lithographed paper advertising sign for Butter-Nut Bread

Vintage Faux Bois Ceramic Iris Bookends wooden case though the top ring isPair of molded ceramic bookends finished in a faux bois (imitation wood) glaze, each formed as a dense cluster of iris leaves and blooms rising from a naturalistic base. The surfaces are deeply textured with veined leaves and layered petals, all finished in a warm brown glaze designed to mimic carved wood. The backs are flat and unglazed, revealing the ceramic body, while the bases retain their original metal plates for stability. One example shows a