Mid 20th Century Alice Ames Bronzed Baby Shoe Bookends With Jeweled Crowns - Pair

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Mid-Century Alice Ames Bronzed Baby Shoe Bookends with Jeweled Crowns - Pair

Style: Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Traditional
Period: 1950s
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Style: Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Traditional
Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Materials: Bronze Coated/Electroplated Leather, Cast Metal, Faux Ruby, Felt
Condition: Beautifully preserved with an authentic aged patina. The heavy metal frames and scrolling crown brackets are entirely intact. Faux ruby jewels are bright and securely set. The reverse side features the authentic raised manufacturer stamp. Red felt backing shows light vintage wear but remains fully functional for surface protection.

A charming and exceptionally detailed pair of mid-century authentic bronzed baby shoe bookends manufactured by the renowned Alice Ames, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts.

This set showcases the iconic 20th-century preservation craft, featuring genuine leather infant booties beautifully electroplated in a rich copper-bronze finish. The shoes are securely mounted to heavy, dark patinated metal bases detailed with classic fluted ornamentation.

Setting this particular pair apart is the ornate Hollywood Regency style scrolling back-brackets. Each bracket is crowned with an openwork royal crest framing a central, emerald-cut faux ruby jewel that catches the light beautifully. The reverse side of the crown features the authentic raised-molding manufacturer's stamp: "ALICE AMES / BOSTON, MASS." Complete with original maroon protective felt padding, this pair is as functional as it is nostalgic—perfect for adding a touch of vintage Americana or library-style sophistication to a nursery shelf or curio cabinet. See less