Pair of large vintage world map bookends Mercurio d'Oro

Pair of vintage bookends. Mercurio d'Oro, made in Italy, depicting Atlas kneeling and supporting a globe. The sculptures feature a bronze patina finish with golden and brown hues, paired with richly detailed cartographic globes and dark wooden bases. The original Mercurio d'Oro label is preserved. A decorative set full of character, ideal for a library, office, or curiosity cabinet. Both Atlases have a beautiful bronze patina finish and each supports a richly decorated globe in old brown, green, and golden tones. The globes are adorned with very detailed cartography, including latitude and longitude lines. The bookends rest on solid dark wooden bases, providing them with good stability. Both Atlases are made of composite material, resin, alloy, or zamac, but the finish closely resembles aged bronze. There is a discreet presence of natural wear on the wood and globes, consistent with their age. A slight play is caused by the screws protruding under the base. Weight 2.210 kg.