A Fine and RARE pair of Antique JOHN HARVARD Bookends by Jennings Brothers circa 1900-1915

The famous stature of John Harvard was sculpted by Daniel C. French in 1900 and stands in Harvard Yard. This magnificent pair are bronze finish over white metal and have a wonderful brown patina and color. Historical note: Harvard was a clergyman born in London in 1607 and moved to Charlestown, Mass., in 1637. A year later hed died and left half his estate and his entire library to a newly established college. In his honor, it was named HARVARD COLLEGE.