Vintage jennings bros lion of lucerne metal bookends jb. Explore lion of lucerne posts on pholder see more posts about pics. I have read every book in the scott harvath series, but they dont come close to mitch rapp series or tom clancys. Vintage pair lion of lucerne book ends cast ironbrass platedcopper heavy book ends mutt not included tinybirdvintagehome. Jennings brothers lion of lucerne desk statue bookend. Jennings brothers lion of lucerne bookends jb1570 c1925. A handsome pair of antique bookends depicting the famous swiss monument, the lion of lucerne. Lion of lucerne brass iron book ends switzerland swiss french revolution vintage. Patience and fortitude, handcast in a durable blend of marble powder and museumquality resin with a nonskid pad to protect furniture. Modeled from the famous lion monument carved in lucerne, switzerland commemorating the swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 protecting king louis. See more ideas about bookends, bronze, modern bookends. Midcentury book ends, one pair and one single,midcentury book ends, one pair and one single, three pieces total. Beautiful antique jenning brothers bronze lion bookends.
This pair of bookends are depicting the dying swiss guard lions of lucerne, france which were designed by the danish sculptor bertel thorvaldsen an. Vintage copper washed cast iron lion of lucerne book ends set. From a private estate sale we present a fine extremely rare antique art nouveau era hand carved mahogany collectors set of lion of lucerne statues bookends. This pair of bookends are depicting the dying swiss guard lions of lucerne, france which were designed by the danish sculptor bertel thorvaldsen and carved the by sculptor lucas ahorn. The lions of lucerne book by brad thor official publisher page. A nice set of bookends in the figural form of the lion of lurcerne monument. Aesthetic movement brown transferware plate the world patternlion of lucerne and monument of columbuswallis gimson and co. Library lion bookends the new york public library shop.
Unravelling the tragic story behind the impressive lion. Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pretravel covid19 testing and quarantine on arrival. Lowendenkmal, or the lion of lucerne, is a sculpture in lucerne, switzerland, designed by bertel thorvaldsen and hewn in 182021 by lukas ahorn. Incised along the base helvetiorium fidei ac virtuti to the loyalty and bravery of the swiss. Buy a discounted paperback of the lions of lucerne online from australias leading. Vintage jenning brothers 1570 bronze lion of lucerne bookend paperweight. Antique pair of oriental cast iron bookends book ends. Shop for lion of lucerne art from the worlds greatest living artists. Vintage bronze colored cast iron bookends switzerlands lion of lucerne. Antique lion of lucerne bookends, swiss military monument, status. Read the lions of lucerne online by brad thor books scribd. The lion monument, or the lion of lucerne, is a rock relief in lucerne, switzerland, designed by bertel thorvaldsen and hewn in 182021 by lukas ahorn.
Very good with normal wear, a bead of loose plaster inside one bookendweight. They are very heavy, i could not find artist markings or year, but could be very old. The lions of lucerne has a depth of knowledge that many debut novels lack. Antique book ends lion s of lucerne cast metal pair with bronze coating. Brass case box vintage antique decorative collectible pn100. It is one of the most famous monuments in switzerland, visited annually by about 1. Vintage 1930s lion of lucerne bookends, made of cast bronzebrass, nice patina with felt bottoms. Lucerne tourism is a compelling mix of history, art, culture and the outdoors. The lion of lucerne is a sculpture in lucerne, switzerland. The lion monument in lucerne is a giant dying lion carved out of a wall of sandstone rock above a pond at the east end of the medieval town.
Price guide for pair of lion of lucerne bronze clad bookends. Pair of carved wood book ends depicting the swiss guard. The lion monument, a powerful memorial, pays homage to the selfless heroes of the swiss guard. Antique lion of lucerne bookends, swiss military monument. Pilatus gives you some amazing panoramas of lucerne from the top. Whenyou see the picturesque waterfront setting, youll understand why the sculptureis so famous. Get the best deals on lion of lucerne bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique cast iron lion of lucerne bookends, desk or. Lion of lucerne 9757 condition patina loss throughout. Lions of lucerne is the first in the scott harvath series from brad thor and he is every bit as compelling as flynns mitch rapp. Bronze lion bookends in collectible book ends for sale ebay. Peters chapel, the bridge is unique since it contains a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, jesuit church this beautiful church is considered to be the first large baroque style church ever built in switzerland. Vintage cast bronzebrass lion of lucerne bookends etsy. Brown transferware plate lion of lucerne 1884 brown.
Solid bronze lion of lucerne bookends, circa 1920s. The building was financed largely by alumni subscriptions. This monument was dedicated helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti to the loyalty and bravery of the swiss. Feel free to email with questions or make an offer. Lion of lucerne sixteen months after appomattox the trustees of colby voted to construct a library and chapel, to be known as memorial hall, honoring the colleges civil war dead. This is a big book in so many ways and does a good job of introducing the main character to the series, scot horvath. These neat bookends are a direct copy of a monument in lucerne as written on the front. Chinese soap gildings auctioneers carved wood model, lion of lucerne, 19cm. The actual lion is a colossal figure in the side of a cliff in lucerne, switzerland. From the workmanship we know for a fact that they are american. Pair copper finish lion bookends, 1920s jennings brothers french revolution swiss lion of lucerne bookends, jb 2146 desk office history buff cobblestonesvintage from shop cobblestonesvintage. The lions are created from the classic rock relief in lucerne, switzerland and stand on a rectangular block style base with a hammered art deco design with green felt on the underside.
Meant as a memorial to the 760 slain swiss guards victims of the french revolution of 1792. It commemorates the swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 during the french revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the tuileries palace in paris. Vintage lion of lucerne brass iron book ends switzerland swiss french revolution. These are presented with a pair of bookends after the lion of lucerne by bertel thorvaldsen and a pair of temple style bookends. Each measures approximately 7 34 tall x 3 12 wide x 4 38 deep. Lion monument hotels flights to lucerne things to do in lucerne car rentals in lion monument lucerne vacation packages covid19 alert. Judd cast iron lion of lucerne bookends, early 20th century. Each lion bookend measures 7 38 wide x 3 deep x 5 high, they are very heavy at over 10 14 pounds for the pair making them perfect for hard cover books. Antique armor bronze clad knights crusaders wshield. Very heavy bookends modeled after the rock relief in lucerne, switzeraland, these cast iron bookends have a brass or copper wash. Discover the lions of lucerne as its meant to be heard, narrated by armand schultz.
Bronze bookends, the lions of lucerne apr 22, 2018. The sun was setting over lake lucerne, and a chill wind, blowing since lunch, began to pick up. This memorial commemorating fallen swiss guards of the french revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world. Judd cast iron lion of lucerne bookends, early 20th. It is a marble replica of a well known work in lucerne, switzerland, by danish sculptor albert thorwaldsen. Lion monumentthe lion monument, or the lion of lucerne, is a rock relief in. The monument commemorates the swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 during the french revolution, when revolutionaries. The bookends are circa 1930 with an art nouveau style and feature metal lions with a bronze tone finish. Antique wood swiss guard lions of lucerne bookends. The collection features two pairs of minverva bookends, including one pair by judd co. The lion of lurcerne bookends are both decorative and functional, they would be perfect in a library or military related collection. These bookends are very beautiful, made of some type of plasterstone. Antique pair jennings lion of lucerne bronze bookends marked jb1570. Antique armor bronze clad knights crusaders w shield bookends, john ruhl, c1922.
Jan 02, 2002 lions of lucerne is the book that started it all, and its always fun to crack open the next scott harvath novel because i know ill be in for a great ride. Vintage jennings bros lion of lucerne metal bookends jb 1570 bronze c. Home lion of lucerne libguides at colby college libraries. A vintage pair of carved mahogany bookends depicting the lions of lucerne. The lion was mounted above the table in the seaverns reference room of the library on the old campus. Lion of lucerne lucerne, switzerland atlas obscura. Antique jennings brothers lion lucerne bookends 1930s jb 2146 helvetiorum end. He approves two missions that if harvath cannot keep secret would end his. The lion of lucerne is a 15minute walk from old town. Thor, has written numerous thrillers, one of which, the lions of lucerne new. It is an action thriller finely spiced with politics and terrorism, a tinge of intrigue and the allure and mystique of a secretive international locale. See more ideas about bookends, antiques, vintage bookends. Potteriesstaffordshire england 1884this victorian aesthetic movement era. Lion bookends, lion of lucerne bookends, vintage bookend, bronze lion bookends in collectible book ends, bronze bookend, brass bookend, horse bookend, agate bookend.
Pair of lion of lucerne bronze book ends helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti. Nautical cast iron bookends we believe them to be bradley and hubbard but the backs are worn. Experience europe tour package 10 days europe travel. Pair of carved wood book ends depicting the swiss guard lions. Signs throughoutlucerne guide visitors to the monument. The man behind the vision it just so happened that an officer of the swiss guard, karl pfyffer, was on leave at his home in lucerne that fateful day. Indian end of the trail war horse bookends 4 x 4 188.
Pair of bookends with lions from a monument in lucerne at 1stdibs. The monument commemorates the swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 during the french revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the tuileries palace in paris, france. The tablet above the lion, with its latin inscription, identified the building as a memorial and listed the. Jennings brothers lion of lucerne bookends jb1570 c1925manufacturer. The rugged mountains around the city make for some challenging treks and climbs that end with some of the most breathtaking vistas imaginable. Jun 3, 2012 find best value and selection for your swiss lion of lucerne chalk book ends vintage search on ebay. The bookends are well cast and are marked on the front helvetiorum fidei ac virtuti which means to the loyalty and bravery of the swiss. Not sure when they were made, but i would guess pre 60s. Danish sculptor bertel thorvaldsen designed the public structure known as the lion monument, which is also referred to as the dying lion or simply the lion of lucerne, in remembrance of the massacre that occurred during the french revolution and to honor the brave men who lost their lives in the ambush. Decorative bookends free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Bronze bookends, the lions of lucerne titled helvetiorum fidei ac virtutis, the loyalty and the bravery of the swiss on apr 22, 2018. Get the best deals on lion bookends when you shop the largest online selection at. Pair of bookends with lions from a monument in lucerne at.
Brown transferware plate lion of lucerne 1884, price. Black very heavy iron anvil blacksmith making tool collectible 54 lbs. Bronze lion mounted on cast iron bookends modeled after the lion of lucerne sculpture in lucerne, switzerland to commemorate the swiss guards who were massacred during the french revolution. It is one of the most famous monuments in switzerland, visited. Used does show minimal signs of wear from use including some dust, felt loose on bottom of corners. Mark twain referred to the lion of lurcerne as the most poignant monument on earth. In fact we another pair on our site right now from the same company. All lion of lucerne artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Both do have some slight damage in the back, but does not impact functionality or beauty. I would suggest getting the book list in chronological order, start at the beginning and settle in for a ride.
We had several pairs of bookends by this company that uses green patina, and finishes the backs beautifully. Vintage pair of chalkware gold painted lion of lucerne bookends 1970s wylieowlvintage. Choose your favorite lion of lucerne designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Pair copper finish lion bookends, 1920s jennings brothers french revolution swiss lion of lucerne bookends, jb 2146 desk office history buff cobblestonesvintage. Values for pair of lion of lucerne bronze clad bookends, earl pair of lion of lucerne bronze clad bookends, early 20th c. His gucciclad foot pressed down harder on the accelerator. Lion of lucerne chalk book ends vintage bookends, chalk.
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