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Sale Price:
$170.00
$55.00
Retail:
$170.00
Discount:
$115.00
(68%)
Our gorgeous Pineapple Bookends made of solid brass, with small cosmetic imperfections that save you lots of money!
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1610I
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Slightly imperfect, sold as is only. Factory seconds are non-refundable. Please note that no coupons, discounts or other offers may be combined with the factory seconds pricing. Since we are selling these items at a loss, all sales of Factory Seconds are final. Imperfections are cosmetic in nature.
Sold in pairs, these traditional Pineapple Bookends, cast in brass, were a Colonial favorite and are still cherished for their timeless beauty.
Lacquered to keep it shining.
Each bookend measures 6-3/4" high by 4-1/2" wide and weighs 1 pound 11 ounces. The pair weighs 3 pounds 6 ounces.
Height: 6-3/4 Inches
Width: 4-1/2 Inches
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. The pineapple was a staple part of native feasts and celebrations.
In the American colonies a hostess would display a fresh pineapple in the center of the dining table when special visitors were being entertained. Hospitality was an important part of colonial life and was taken very seriously. The pineapple expressed the warmest welcome a hostess could extend to her guests. The pineapple was served as dessert after the meal if the family was financially well off. 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. Even though not permitted to eat the pineapple, visitors did appreciate the consideration extended by their host or hostess.
It is from this symbolism of hospitality and wealth that the pineapple came to be an important decorative element in Colonial homes.
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