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Very Good Quality Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool Firmly Attributed to Liberty of London.
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Very Good Quality Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool Firmly Attributed to Liberty of London.

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 March 2026 · Buckingham Interiors
This “Very Good Quality Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool Firmly Attributed to Liberty of London” found a buyer.

It was listed by Buckingham Interiors. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

An early 20th century deep tan leather clad model of a standing hippo, modelled in roaring pose, with acrylic teeth and glass eyes

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Leather Hippopotamus Footstool to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
85cm (33.46")
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SA1148372
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Description
An early 20th century deep tan leather clad model of a standing hippo, modelled in roaring pose, with acrylic teeth and glass eyes
Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Leather Hippopotamus Footstool to the 1930s.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148372
Buckingham Interiors
Buckingham Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

Happy to accept offers on any of the items I have for sale.

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A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Very Good Quality Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool Firmly Attributed to Liberty of London.

Archive II A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks. View II
Archive III A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks. View III
Archive IV A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks. View IV
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Buckingham Interiors

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Kent
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A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks.
Very good quality brown leather hippopotamus footstool firmly attributed to Liberty of London.
Ref: SA1148372
A dark brown moulded leather hippopotamus footstool featuring glass eyes and an open mouth with tusks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMoulded leather hide, Glass inset eyes, Stitched detailing, Open mouth with tusks
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 85 cm (33 in)

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Preservation requires keeping the leather conditioned with museum-grade wax, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent drying and cracking, and dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth.

These pieces function well as statement conversational items in studies, libraries, or living rooms, placed near armchairs or by firesides to add texture and character.

Authentication involves examining the quality of the hand-stitching, the patina of the leather, the presence of makers marks or stamps, and traditional construction techniques consistent with the Edwardian or Victorian periods.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed with a sturdy wooden internal frame, packed with straw or excelsior for firmness, and covered in hand-stitched moulded leather with glass or resin eyes.

Leather animal footstools gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, famously championed by retailers such as Liberty & Co. in London, combining whimsical design with functional seating.
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