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Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Fascinating bookends with fine anatomical form

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Select stocks skilfully crafted into superb elephant studies

The form finished in appealing deep russet hues

Dressed to the base with protective pads

This is a superb pair of antique elephant bookends, and ideal for those with wildlife interest. A treat for the home library. Delivered ready for display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10cm (4'')

Max Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Elephant Bookends to the Victorian era.

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SA1112949
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24921
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Description
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Fascinating bookends with fine anatomical form

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood bookends shaped like elephants standing on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Select stocks skilfully crafted into superb elephant studies

The form finished in appealing deep russet hues

Dressed to the base with protective pads

This is a superb pair of antique elephant bookends, and ideal for those with wildlife interest. A treat for the home library. Delivered ready for display.

fig 2. A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood bookends shaped like elephants standing on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10cm (4'')

Max Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 3. A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood bookends shaped like elephants standing on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

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Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24921

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Elephant Bookends to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112949
Dealers Internal Ref
24921
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A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood bookends shaped like elephants standing on rectangular wooden bases.
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Bone
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved trunk details, Rectangular plinths, Inset tusks
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

These Victorian antique bookends take the form of elephants, originating from England around 1900. Crafted from solid mahogany and dark hardwood, the figures display deep russet hues and a desirable aged patina with visible wood grain and carved trunk details. Each animal stands upon a rectangular plinth base, complete with inset bone tusks and protective pads to the underside. The pair measures 19.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. Suitable for domestic settings today, these ornamental wildlife studies provide functional book rests for a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desktop surface within a home library or study. They suit a gentleman's library interior design theme, supporting volumes securely while offering a decorative sculptural element to interior spaces.

FAQs

Carved wooden elephant bookends gained popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, influenced by Anglo-Indian trade and the Victorian fascination with natural history motifs.

Victorian decorative bookends were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or ebony, and frequently featured inset elements made of natural bone or ivory.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle hand-carving irregularities, natural patina on the wood surfaces, and slight wear along the base where they contact desk or shelf surfaces.

Position carved bookends on a dark timber desk, mantelpiece, or open bookshelf to flank a curated collection of hardback volumes or leather-bound books.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its rich surface patina while avoiding direct heat sources.
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