Art Deco Crane Bookends by Dodge Inc. antique erotic stepped case with a circular

stepped case with a circular dial accented by gilt numerals and hands

Combined with a heavy ceramic base

This would have been used at shipyards to lift heavy cargo on and off the vessels

Please note that it is built to be affixed to a wall

Exhibits minor signs of wear including some crazing and small scuffs/scratches

Art Deco Crane Bookends by Dodge Inc. antique erotic stepped case with a circularc. 1930s; Dodge Inc. Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Striking pair of cast metal bookends featuring stylized cranes in mid flight, rendered in classic Art Deco fashion with elongated forms, sweeping wings, and streamlined geometry. Each bird rises against a textured circular backdrop, grounded by a stepped base that reinforces the architectural influence of the period. The composition balances motion and symmetry arched wings and extended necks creating a