Designer: Flli Mannelli (Mannelli Brothers)

Item: Mannelli Travertine Rhinoceros Bookends

Manufactured by: Fratelli Mannelli for Vero Travertino di Rapolano

Country of origin: Italy

Year made: Circa 1970

Materials: Pink Travertine Marble

Dimensions: Each is 4” x 7” x 2 ½”

Condition: Excellent

Description: Here is an important pair of larger Fratelli Mannelli travertine bookends in the shape of a Rhinoceros.  The more commonly found animals are elephants and giraffes.  The travertine used for these examples is a rarely found light pinkish shade.  Each weigh nearly 5 pounds and each has the Flli Mannelli design labels, as well as the Vero Travertino do Rapolano labels affixed to the bottoms, as shown.