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Pair of Ebony Elephant Bookends
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Pair of Ebony Elephant Bookends

1900 - 1920
Description

A large scale pair of Ceylonese Ebony elephant bookends with bone tusks.

Very good, but not absolutely perfect condition.

The measurements below are for each individual elephant.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Ebony Elephant Bookends to the 1900s.

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SA1010338
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A large scale pair of Ceylonese Ebony elephant bookends with bone tusks.

Very good, but not absolutely perfect condition.

The measurements below are for each individual elephant.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Ebony Elephant Bookends to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1010338
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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A pair of dark carved wooden elephant bookends with bone tusks on rectangular bases.
Pair of ebony elephant bookends
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A pair of dark carved wooden elephant bookends with bone tusks on rectangular bases.
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Carved ebony bookends featuring animal motifs, particularly elephants, became popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These items were widely produced in Anglo-Indian and African export regions as functional decorative accessories for formal libraries and studies.

These bookends were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as ebony or ebonised timber, chosen for their heavy weight and dark finish. Accents such as tusks and toes were frequently fashioned from carved bone or horn.

Authentic items generally display subtle wood grain beneath the dark surface, substantial density, and minor variations from hand carving. Modern reproductions often use lightweight cast resin or uniform synthetic stains rather than solid carved timber.

Place carved bookends on open shelving, sideboards, or writing desks to anchor a collection of hardback volumes. The deep wood tones complement classic library settings, minimalist shelving, and contemporary office spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and keep the timber away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent drying and cracking. Applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax occasionally will nourish the wood and preserve its lustre.
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