I bought these as a gift for my boyfriend, since he loves boats and he owns a lot of books. As other reviewers have stated, the bookends don't have a lot of weight to them, so they won't hold up many books on their own. I am planning on gluing a metal weight and felt pad on each piece. They are nice as decorations, but I want them to also be functional. The sails are each made of cloth, and the paint finish on it is perfect for a rustic nautical feel. 

Pros: Nice details, well-made
Cons: Needs some weight