This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming appearance
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Hand-carved ebony presents deep black tones
Large, expressive ears and small eyes marked in bone
Dressed to the base with protective green baize
This is a delightful pair of antique hand-carved elephant bookends, with superb charm and decorative appeal. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Elephant 1 Width: 8cm (3.25”)
Elephant 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25”)
Elephant 1 Height: 20cm (7.75”)
Elephant 2 Width: 7cm (2.75”)
Elephant 2 Depth: 15cm (6”)
Elephant 2 Height: 19cm (7.5”)
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Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Tribal(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Ebony
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Place of Origin:Botswana
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
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Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: 18.9286Seller: LU2645334805152
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