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Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
$1,031.37per set
£749per set
€875.94per set
CA$1,411.18per set
A$1,535.47per set
CHF 813.01per set
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NOK 10,323.42per set
SEK 9,445.21per set
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About the Item
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'')
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Botswana
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.92861stDibs: LU2645334805152
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