Antique 1920s Kroheim & Oldenbusch The and similar items

Antique 1920s K O Kroheim Oldenbusch "The Gleaners" Heavy Polychrome Spelter Bookend Set Kronheimer Oldenbusch Metal Novelties Co. (also identified as K O on marks) made this antique version of The Gleaners painting into this beautiful set of polychrome bookends. K O was in business from 1895 to 1939. Made of spelter, a metal alloy first introduced to Europe from the Orient by Dutch and Portuguese traders in the 17th Century, the finely detailed metal bookends show peasant farmers praying in the field over their crops in response to the ringing of the church bells in the distance. Made by the Kronheim Oldenbusch, New York, USA, the K O mark appears on the gold colored back of each piece, among the rows of fleur de lis. The artist's mark, "J Pickarski" appears on the lower right of each piece. It is shown in one of the photos. This set is quite heavy, weighing almost 8 pounds. Each bookend stands 4 1/2 inches tall and is 5 3/8 inches wide, 2 3/4 inches deep. Each bookend weighs 3 pounds, 14 ounces. The set is in very good condition, with a strong color. There are some wear marks on the corners and other protruding parts. Each one has felt on the bottom to prevent scratching. They are beautiful and functional. PLEASE REFER TO ALL PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM All of My Items Come from a Smoke Free Home I Strive to Ship Next Day Feel Free to Look Through My Other Listings Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedbacks or low detail rating, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up! Please refer to all photos above for a better visual description of the product being offered and it's condition. If you have any further questions, please feel free to message me Any props that are used in the taking of the photos are not included. Only the item/items in the title of the listings are being sold Notice Regarding Vintage Items: I specialize in vintage items that are usually 50+ years old. It is important that you examine this item carefully before bidding. I welcome all the questions. While I try hard to get my description accurate, you must look at the pictures and remember that vintage is NOT new or mint. Unless otherwise stated, items WILL have age related wear. These are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. I buy at estate auctions, yard sales, and antique stores, and I surface clean most but not all of my items. I try to describe my items the best I can. There is no intentional misleading information in my listings, but there may be a mistake or something missed occasionally due to human error. I do not smoke, however the previous owner(s) might have. If you buy or collect vintage, you must know that the items come from an era when the vast majority of Americans did smoke. Most of my customers want items in their authentic condition, which shows wear and proves age, so I leave any deep cleaning to the buyer's discretion. My items are sold in "as is" condition. I try to highlight any flaws over and above normal wear and tear, but again, you must look at the pictures and please feel free to ask questions.