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Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand

$950
£720.84
€824.21
CA$1,326.89
A$1,475.32
CHF 770.33
MX$17,958.28
NOK 9,829.11
SEK 9,209.41
DKK 6,151.26
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Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian colonial decorative desk ebony wood stand. Late 19th century unusual design featuring five small intricately hand carved little elephants, 1 on each corner and one used on a lid. Comprises of 2 candle holders, stamp, nib box or inkwell, pen tray. Antique Anglo Indian handcrafted Ebony Elephant Inkwell Colombo Ceylon desktop inkstand.. Antique circa 1890 inkstand made in India. Dimensions: 7.5 x 10 x x 3 in. H. Good antique condition, one elephant has missing bone tusk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. antique, missing some tusk.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ELB1251stDibs: LU906843206252

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