1900s Art Nouveau Brass Owl Expandable Book Rack Bookends

These are so cool and so practical! It is a brass expandable book rack. The motif is an owl on both ends with Art Nouveau pine cones around. When fully closed, it measures 7 1/2″ on the inside and when fully expanded, 14″. These were made by the Judd Company, founded in the 1860s on the east coast. The number 9776 is stamped on the inside; assuming this is the design number. If you like owls or books this is a must have!