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Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

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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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