{"product_id":"serre-livres-crocodile-aluminium-finition-laiton","title":"Brass-finish aluminium crocodile bookends","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003ebookends\u003c\/strong\u003e are sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e and form a single animal cut in half: the head and front legs on one side, the hindquarters and tail on the other. When brought together, they form a 40 cm crocodile; when spread apart, they give the impression that the beast is traversing the row of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are cast in \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and given a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is a golden appearance on a light metal, not solid brass. The casting reproduces detail scale by scale, from the square plates on the back to the fine striations on the flanks, and the finish leaves hollows darker than the raised areas, which accentuates the modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyle and Decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA figurative bookend stands out, but this one doesn't impose itself: when brought together, it's a funny object; placed at both ends of a shelf, it becomes almost abstract and it takes a moment to understand that it's the same animal. It's this double interpretation that prevents it from being a mere gimmick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms for the pair is the weight that separates a real bookend from a decorative object: each piece holds a row without slipping. The underside is flat and bare, so glue felt pads before placing them on varnished wood or polished stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brass finish is not brass and should certainly not be treated as such: a brass cleaner would attack the golden layer and expose the aluminum, with no possibility of recovery. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient, and a brush for dust caught between the scales, which is the only place it settles. Do not leave them in a damp room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bazar Bizar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54469493850439,"sku":"INAB025Bra","price":124.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/8000\/8263\/files\/serre-livres-crocodile-aluminium-finition-laiton.jpg?v=1785420107","url":"https:\/\/www.fenalor.com\/en\/products\/brass-finish-aluminium-crocodile-bookends","provider":"Fenalor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}