A pair of very unusual Chinese rosewood bookends with a lot of detailing in both the brass and in jade stone. The two good sized inset oval. jade plaques or madallions are hand carved with a pheonix bird in the centre of each surrounded by blossoms, and held in place by butterflies or moths. There are brass bats in each corner. Both stands rest on a good sized engraved brass foot as per the photographs. A very. unusual and symbolic set of bookends in very good condition. Age: 1950-60's. From an estate in England. Very good condition. W4.6", D5", H6.25'"
