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Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian
REF: 18.8273 / LA394309
£1,295
€1,513
$1,629
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Description
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, ebony and bone carved animal book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Superb character, offering a real treat for the book shelf
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Deftly carved ebony presents deep hues and grain interest
Shaped bone tusks and toe detail in contrasting warm cream.
This is a dashing pair of antique bookends, wonderfully crafted into charming elephant form. Delightful for the avid reader, upon a desktop or shelf. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
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measurements
Height:
14 cm
Width:
13 cm
Depth:
16 cm
Pleasingly heavy, with a weight of 1.71kg and 1.66kg respectively (3.76 lb & 3.65 lb)
declaration
London Fine Ltd has clarified that the Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian (LA394309) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
condition
Presented in very good antique condition.
additional info
Period:
Category:
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1890
location
This Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian is located in Devon, United Kingdom
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