Old Book End

This bookend has been in my collection since I was a teenager. I found it at a flea market in southern Indiana way back in the 1970s and still love its vintage look.

 It's a mid century piece and was made by Syroco (the Syracuse Ornamental Company) in Syracuse, New York.

The foil Swank label on the back is found on other Syroco pieces, but I have been unable to find out its connection to the company.

Some Syroco pieces were painted realistically while others, like this one, only had a few details that were painted. (See its nostrils.)

For more information about the Syracuse Ornamental Company and its products, go here. They have some really neat products, including a variety of horse bookends!