A cool find from an antique mall
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Semi-coin related. A pair of bronze eagle "book ends", the eagle's pose is similar to the 1932-98 quarter reverse.
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Nice.
I like it!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Have you looked for a foundry mark?
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I have not tried separating the eagles from the bases but this is on the bottom of the base.
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What might look like "Rev Diamond" on the bottom actually says "New Diamond".
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
No zip code on the bottom with the address. Zip started in 1963 so possibly made before then?
Ketcham & McDougall was a thimble, jewelry, and novelty manufacturer in Brooklyn, New York that operated from 1832 until at least 1932. They were one of the most well-known thimble makers in the United States.
Very interesting information. I had never seen these before finding a set in the shop. They aren't solid bronze, otherwise they'd be very heavy.
A search for "New Diamond eagle bookends" shows there are several of these available out there, and also reasonably priced. Here's a set on ebay that have a darker marble base https://www.ebay.com/itm/267023425910
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Ketcham & Mcdougall Inc
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465 Eagle Rock Avenue
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I see the most probable manufacturing time frame as being around the time of the BiCentennial in 1976
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Nice, kissin cousins to the quarter. Peace Roy
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My first impression was that it reminded me more of the eagle on the squared quarters privately issued in the 1980's.
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Very cool accoutrements!
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