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Indian Elephant Gong
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Indian Elephant Gong

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900, a bronze Indian elephant gong.

Excellent original condition, 35cm max height including gong.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

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35cm (13.78")
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Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Brass Elephant Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

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SA1239502
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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
Circa 1900, a bronze Indian elephant gong.

Excellent original condition, 35cm max height including gong.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Brass Elephant Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

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SA1239502
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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A wall-mounted brass dinner gong suspended from a dark cast iron bracket featuring a detailed elephant figurine, alongside a wooden striker.
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Archive I A wall-mounted brass dinner gong suspended from a dark cast iron bracket featuring a detailed elephant figurine, alongside a wooden striker.

Indian Elephant Gong

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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
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Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A wall-mounted brass dinner gong suspended from a dark cast iron bracket featuring a detailed elephant figurine, alongside a wooden striker.
Indian elephant gong
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A wall-mounted brass dinner gong suspended from a dark cast iron bracket featuring a detailed elephant figurine, alongside a wooden striker.
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  • ObjectDinner Gong
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron, Wood
  • ColourBrass Gold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsElephant bracket, circular brass plate, turned wood striker, wall bracket
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in)

This Anglo-Indian Colonial dinner gong dates from 1900 and combines cast iron, brass and wood in a dark brown and polished brass gold palette. The wall-mounted bracket is formed from dark cast iron and depicts a detailed elephant figure with an upturned trunk, which supports the hanging hardware. Suspended below the bracket is a circular brass plate with a reflective golden finish, accompanied by a turned wooden striker with a rounded fabric-covered head that hangs from a hook on the side. The entire assembly measures 35 cm in height. In a contemporary home, this piece suits a narrow wall space in a hallway, kitchen, entranceway or study. It brings character to traditional and eclectic interiors, functioning as a wall-mounted decorative accent that reflects colonial design motifs from the early twentieth century. The combination of heavy cast iron, gleaming brass and warm turned timber creates a tactile focal point that works well in spaces needing practical wall decor with historical interest.

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Dinner gongs of this style were popularised during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, frequently produced in Britain or imported from India during the British Raj. They combined practical household utility with figurative animal motifs inspired by colonial trade and global decorative arts.

These items typically feature a cast iron or bronze wall bracket for structural support, paired with a beaten or spun brass gong plate to produce a clear resonance. Striker handles were generally crafted from turned hardwoods with padded fabric or felt heads.

Authentic period pieces display cast metal brackets with distinct hand-finished details, surface patination consistent with age, and hand-lathed wooden strikers showing natural wear. Original hanging cords or brass hooks are often present alongside signs of historical casting marks.

A wall-mounted gong works effectively in entryways, narrow corridors, or adjacent to dining areas. Positioning the piece against neutral or dark-painted walls creates contrast while highlighting the metallic brass finish and sculpted bracket details.

Dust metal components regularly with a soft, dry cloth. To maintain the aged surface, avoid harsh chemical polishes; a light application of microcrystalline wax preserves the natural patina on both the iron bracket and brass plate without causing oxidisation.
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