Roycroft Bookends (Model No. 322)
East Aurora, New York, c. 1919
Copper
Maker’s mark: Roycroft “Third Mark”
Dimensions: 5¼ × 4⅛ × 3¼ inches
These handsome hammered copper bookends were crafted by the Roycroft community around 1919. Known as Model No. 322, each piece features a bold raised quatrefoil blossom set within a square field of rich, mottled patina. The design reflects the Arts and Crafts philosophy of integrating beauty and utility through honest materials and fine handwork.
The Roycrofters—founded by Elbert Hubbard in East Aurora, New York—became a leading force in American design, producing furnishings and decorative objects that embodied the ideals of simplicity, craftsmanship, and integrity. These bookends exemplify the movement’s commitment to transforming everyday objects into lasting works of art.
