articles and novelties of brass with special finish of stoveburned colors. Durable: Pineapple Bookends made of high class. sugar, and cream and marmalade of papaw. Even though not permitted to eat the pineapple, visitors did appreciate the consideration extended by their host or hostess. Function: the bookends can be used to fix books on the bookshelf, or you can use them as desktop decorations. If the family could not afford a pineapple a grocer would often rent them one for a small fee and then, when it was returned, sell it to a more affluent customer. The pineapple was served as dessert after the meal if the family was financially well off. The set includes both the buck and the doe, making them a wonderful wedding or housewarming gift for the right couple. The pineapple expressed the warmest welcome a hostess could extend to her guests. Deer Bookends: As one of the weightiest bookends in this collection, these brass and wood deer will securely hold any book collection with their combined weight of 6 lbs. Hospitality was an important part of colonial life and was taken very seriously. In the American colonies a hostess would display a fresh pineapple in the center of the dining table when special visitors were being entertained. The pineapple was a staple part of native feasts and celebrations. Use a metal polish, such as Brasso or Wenol, to correct any discoloration.The pineapple has served as a symbol of hospitality and welcome since early colonial days.Christopher Columbus was introduced to the pineapple when he and his men landed on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.

It has travelled over 8,000 miles from the factory to our warehouse. Because of the handcrafted workmanship of each piece, you may occasionally be able.

Each brass pineapple bookend and doorstop is priced individually. Feeling is believing! If you receive one that has a slight discoloration, it is not a defect. The true insignia of gracious living, combining beauty, function and superior workmanship, this brass pineapple bookend made of solid brass is truly a performing work of art. Our products are solid brass, and we believe they are the best that can be made today. This is to be expected, and we ask that you understand that they are an inherent part of the manufacturing process.

Measures 10' x 5.5'.īecause of the handcrafted workmanship of each piece, you may occasionally be able to discern very small inclusions, imperfections, and even slight size variations. Each brass pineapple bookend and doorstop is priced individually. The true insignia of gracious living, combining beauty, function and superior workmanship, this pineapple bookend and doorstop is is truly a performing work of. Heavy bookends crafted from materials like natural stone, cast iron, solid brass, or concrete. The true insignia of gracious living, combining beauty, function and superior workmanship, this brass pineapple bookend made of solid brass is truly a performing work of art. Details Dimensions 3.5W × 1. The pineapple has traditionally been recognized as the symbol of welcome and hospitality throughout America.

Brass pineapple bookends