Designer: Karl Hagenauer (1898 – 1956) 

Item: Fish Bookends

Manufactured by: Werkstatte Hagenauer

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Circa 1928 -1930

Materials: Nickel Plated Brass

Dimensions: 5 ½” x 5” x 3 ¼” 

Description: An extremely rare and important pair of highly stylized art deco fish jumping out of the water bookends.  We have only seen one other pair in over ten years.   These have the “wHw” and “Made in Austria” markings stamped on the base of each as shown in the photograph.    

Condition: Excellent, with some toning spots on the metal.