Australian Mulga wood bookends - St Margaret's Berwick Grammar logo

Add charm and character to your bookshelf with these one-of-a-kind hand made vintage Australian Mulga wood bookends. Each bookend is painted with what appears to be the logo for St. Margaret's Berwick Grammar, situated in Victoria, Australia. 
Each piece features a natural bark finish to the bottom edge.

Solid, heavy and sturdy, these bookends are also suitable for horse lovers with the decorative accent of a horse head and the Latin motto 'Virtute et labore' - this is a Latin phrase that translates to 'by virtue and labor' or 'with courage and effort'. They combine to form what was one large circle, halved to create the 2 bookends. Label still in place on the bottom with 'Genuine Australian Mulga'.

Mulga wood is from particular types of wattle tree that grow in arid climates. Souvenirs crafted from mulga became popular in the post WW2 years. These are in excellent condition, some minor age related marks may be present.

Great vintage gift for the home office or horse and equestrian decor collectors, perfect gift or decor piece for a graduate or staff of St Margaret's Berwick Grammar.

Each bookend measures approx. 125mm (H) x 145mm (W) x 85mm (D)