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A Pair of Spelter Elephant Bookends
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A Pair of Spelter Elephant Bookends

1920 - 1940
Description

A very attractive pair of French art deco spelter elephants with riders,mounted on black marble bases.

The figures are well cast with good detail depicting realistic movement. Over the years one of the boys has lost his stick in the race! There is a minor chip to one corner of the base. The mottled patination adds to the character of this beautiful pair of elephants.

C.1930

Height:6.5"(16.5cm)

Length:7"(17.5cm)

Depth:2.75"(7cm)

Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 1930s.

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SA378781
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B161
Description
A very attractive pair of French art deco spelter elephants with riders,mounted on black marble bases.

The figures are well cast with good detail depicting realistic movement.

Over the years one of the boys has lost his stick in the race! There is a minor chip to one corner of the base.
Hobson May Collection

The mottled patination adds to the character of this beautiful pair of elephants.

C.1930

Height:6.5"(16.5cm)

Length:7"(17.5cm)

Depth:2.75"(7cm)

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA378781
Dealers Internal Ref
B161
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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A Pair of Spelter Elephant Bookends
A Pair of Spelter Elephant Bookends
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