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Pair of Bookends Natural Hippopotamus Teeth Mounted, Turn-of-the-Century
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Rare pair of bookends made from natural hippo teeth.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The antique set of books shown in the photographs are not included in the sale.
Measures: 7 1/2" high x 8 1/8" wide x 3 3/8" deep
These natural specimens turned bookends were taken from an animal that perished due to natural causes, they were not hunted for a trophy according to the gentleman from whom we purchased these objects of curiosity whose father purchased them on a tour in Africa. No animal was harmed for these natural specimens.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Items are glued to the wood bases.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4082139107892
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