Bring a touch of classic mid-century spiritual décor to your home with this vintage 1962 Universal Statuary Corp. bookend pair, featuring the iconic Praying Hands beside a sculpted Holy Bible. These pieces were popular in churches, study rooms, and devotional spaces during the 1960s–70s, and remain a collector favorite today.
A timeless display piece for shelves, prayer rooms, or any religious-themed collection.
Item Details
· Brand / Maker: Universal Statuary Corp. (Chicago, IL)
· Year: 1962 (stamped on the base)
· Theme: Praying Hands, Holy Bible, Christian / Religious
· Type: Bookend Pair (left & right)
Material: Composite / plaster-style cast (typical for Universal Statuary pieces)
· Color: Antique beige with green/gold highlights
· Style: Mid-Century Religious Décor
· Country of Manufacture: USA
· Weight: Solid and heavy — ideal for actual book support
· Design Features:
o Detailed praying hands with textured sculpting
o Bible design with visible page lines
o Raised lettering “HOLY BIBLE”
o Felt remnants / sticker remnants on base (common with age)
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