Vintage JB Silver Plated Elephant Book Ends. (Pattern # 2671)  These elephant bookends are in very good condition for the age which is approx. the year1930's. There is however a bit of silver wear on the feet, ears and tusk(see pictures)Note:the red color on the elephants and especially the ears is not wear, it is a reflection of the salmon color paint on the walls surrounding the studio. These elephants are 6" Tall X 4.7" Long X 4.7" Wide. 1 The Elephant weighs 2.8 lbs. Both Elephants together weigh 5 lbs.

In 1891, the Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Company began their manufactory in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  They continued business into the early 1900s. The company produced some of the finest crafted art metal pieces ever made during this Arts and Crafts time period. Their creations included high grade bookends, candlesticks, jewelry boxes, lamps and figurative items. Not lending themselves to mass production, their methods were exacting and painstakingly detailed. They relied upon the expertise of artists, sculptors and metal smiths. Even today, Jennings Brothers metal works of art are highly prized. Existing examples bear the distinctive hallmark of JB are keenly internationally sought after by collectors.