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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 433

A Cast Brass Figural Sailing Ship Doorstop or Bookend

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This cast brass decorative object depicts a three-masted sailing ship, resembling a clipper or galleon, positioned atop stylized cresting waves. The item is manufactured using heavy sand-casting with detailed relief molding on the front surface. The composition features full sails and rigging in a nautical theme characteristic of early to mid-20th-century American decorative metalware, similar in style to the work of A.M. Greenblatt. The surface displays a textured finish with a naturally aged brass patina, including significant darkening and oxidation within the recessed areas that accentuates the depth of the casting. The piece is designed as a figural doorstop or an individual bookend. No maker marks are visible on the front of the object.

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