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Description

One half of a matching set of wooden bookends. The bookend is in a backwards L shape, both the vertical and horizontal plank are have beveled edges and they are tapered inwards, the vertical plank more so, creating an oval shape at the top. The grain of the wood is highly visible through the polish. At the centre of the horizontal plank a decorative fisherman has been added for embellishment. The fisherman is pictured in profile, with one leg planted on the plank and the other up against the vertical plank as if he is bracing himself against it. Both of his hands are clasped together holding onto a fishing rod, a small piece of metal which extends upwards and then curves into a wire down into the top of the vertical plank. He is wearing a fisherman's hat which has a prominent brim. The details of his mouth and nose are visible and his eye is represented with a translucent stone inset in the wood. There is a small nail visible on the opposing interior face which anchors the figure. The bottom of the horizontal plank is lined with a beige coloured leather. The artists mark is written on the leather in blue and brown marker and reads “Made by Alf Ferris 155 Memorial Ave. Orillia Ont.”

Marks/Labels

Written on the leather covering on the bottom of the base in blue and brown marker: “Made by Alf Ferris 155 Memorial Ave. Orillia Ont.”

Accession number “80.5.468a” visible on bottom right corner of interior face. 

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