12058. The Copper Shop, Oakland Hammered Copper Cutout Bookends c1913-1914. Owned and operated by two woman, Bessie Whitaker & Jane Bragdon, who were most likely trained by either Dirk van Erp or his daughter, Agatha van Erp. Reference Bay Area Copper 1900-1950, Dirk van Erp & His Influence 2012, pages 26 and 27, figure 55. Signed. Excellent original patina. 4 5/8″h x 6″w SOLD
