These are a set of two, antique, solid bronzed, cast iron book-ends of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The busts are done in high-relief, same as the lettering on the base of each piece "Emerson".
They are each 6" tall by 4 7/8" wide by 2 1/2" deep.
Together they weigh 6 pounds, 2.7 ounces.