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Antique Taxidermy Elephant Foot Stool
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Antique Taxidermy Elephant Foot Stool

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality taxidermy elephant foot dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century. It is a good large size and it has a suede covered top.

It is in very good condition for its age and displays well. The skin has a good colour and texture and the nails are in good order. There are of course signs of age and use and there are some minor holes above one nail (see photo) but due to the shape of the foot it is not really noticeable. There is some rubbing and wear to the suede top in places but no holes or tears. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 19” / 48cm

Top Diameter : 16” / 41cm

Width : 17” / 43cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Elephant Foot Stool Taxidermy to the 1900s.

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SA1227540
Description
A good quality taxidermy elephant foot dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century. It is a good large size and it has a suede covered top.

It is in very good condition for its age and displays well. The skin has a good colour and texture and the nails are in good order.

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There are of course signs of age and use and there are some minor holes above one nail (see photo) but due to the shape of the foot it is not really noticeable.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There is some rubbing and wear to the suede top in places but no holes or tears. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

fig 1. An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat.
fig 1. Antique Taxidermy Elephant Foot Stool

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 19” / 48cm

Top Diameter : 16” / 41cm

Width : 17” / 43cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Elephant Foot Stool Taxidermy to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227540
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat.
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Archive I An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat.

Antique Taxidermy Elephant Foot Stool

Archive II An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View II
Archive III An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View III
Archive IV An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View IV
Archive V An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View V
Archive VI An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View VII
Archive VIII An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View VIII
Archive IX An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View IX
Archive X An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View X
Archive XI An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat. View XI
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An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat.
Antique Taxidermy Elephant Foot Stool
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An antique taxidermy elephant foot converted into a footstool, featuring dark textured hide with preserved base toenails and a cushioned tan suede seat.
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FAQs

Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian colonial eras, preserved elephant feet were routinely converted into utilitarian objects such as footstools, umbrella stands, or wastepaper baskets as trophies or natural history curios.

These items typically feature dried and preserved hide and toenails built around an internal wooden or stuffed support frame, topped with an upholstered seat made of suede, leather, or fabric.

Authentic period pieces feature timber framing, natural shrinkage lines on the hide, original hand-stitching on the upholstery, and evidence of historical taxidermy preparation methods rather than modern synthetic materials.

Taxidermy furniture is frequently incorporated into study spaces, libraries, or eclectic living rooms alongside dark timber furniture, leather armchairs, and brass accents to serve as a focal curiosity.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, dusting the hide periodically with a dry soft brush while avoiding liquid cleaners.
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