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A Liberty & Co. Leather Rhinoceros Desk Ornament
Jeckyll & Co
for sale €117     $127
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A Liberty & Co. Leather Rhinoceros Desk Ornament

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

This is a nice quality example, and the smallest of a range of rhinoceros that are believed to have been made for and retailed by Liberty & Co.

A little bit of wear to the tip of the horn.

Happy to pack and post at cost.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Leather Rhinoceros Desk Ornament to the 1920s.

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SA1215510
Description
This is a nice quality example, and the smallest of a range of rhinoceros that are believed to have been made for and retailed by Liberty & Co.

A little bit of wear to the tip of the horn.

Happy to pack and post at cost.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Leather Rhinoceros Desk Ornament to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215510
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Instagram: jeckyllandco

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A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface.
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Archive I A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface.

A Liberty & Co. Leather Rhinoceros Desk Ornament

Archive II A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface. View II
Archive III A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface. View III
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Jeckyll & Co
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Jeckyll & Co
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A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface.
A Liberty & Co. leather rhinoceros desk ornament
Ref: SA1215510
A small moulded dark brown leather rhinoceros desk ornament with textured hide detailing and hand-stitched seams standing on a wooden surface.
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Moulded leather animal figures gained prominence during the mid-20th century, notably retailed through London establishments such as Liberty & Co. and produced by makers including Omersa. Originally created as footstools, paperweights, and desktop ornaments, these pieces combined traditional English saddlery techniques with decorative sculptural forms.

These figures are crafted using hand-dyed pigskin or cowhide stretched and shaped over a firm internal frame or packed core. Craftsmen used hand-stitching along stress seams and hand-embossing or tooling to replicate natural hide texture, body folds, and facial features.

Authentic period pieces feature organic surface patina from natural ageing, hand-stitched seams using waxed thread, and structural firmness. Genuine examples display detailed hand-tooled surface texturing rather than modern uniform stamping or synthetic vinyl composition.

Position the sculpture on an executive office desk, a mahogany bookshelf, or a mantelpiece alongside vintage brass instruments and hardback books. The warm grain of the hide provides a tactile element that complements dark academia, library, or mid-century interior schemes.

Keep leather figures away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent the hide from drying and cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a neutral, high-quality leather conditioner or cream periodically to preserve suppleness and finish.
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