This detailed bookend has a great story and strong design and has always been popular. The complex entrance includes the statues of Queen Victoria above and Prince Albert below. The museum of decorative art and design was first opened to the public in 1852 following the success of London's Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace. The Victorians were obsessed with improving the empire and felt a need to lead the world in all things including the drive for better industrial design and the Victoria and Albert Museum was designed as a huge storehouse of reference and inspiration. This is one of a series of fine Architectural models made by world-renowned artist, Timothy Richards. These models are made with plaster and other traditional construction materials including lead, acid-etched brass, glass, copper and gold leaf. Each model is individually hand-made in Timothy's studio and workshop in Bath in England.

Individual, hand-crafted work of art

Made with traditional construction materials, NOT resin-molded

Can be used as a single bookend or free-standing for desk or table-top decoration

8 1/2" wide by 8" high and 2 1/2" deep

Weighs approximately 8 lbs