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Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant

$2,650
£2,012.74
€2,325.38
CA$3,714.07
A$4,156.74
CHF 2,169.50
MX$50,690.85
NOK 27,766.66
SEK 26,284.70
DKK 17,354
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About the Item

Early twentieth century silvered bronze inkwell in the form of a caparisoned elephant in mid-stride with trunk raised, the blanket opening to reveal double inkwells. Standing on a white veined green marble base with a molded edge.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371243956092

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