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Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming appearance

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Hand-carved ebony presents deep black tones

Large, expressive ears and small eyes marked in bone

Dressed to the base with protective green baize

This is a delightful pair of antique hand-carved elephant bookends, with superb charm and decorative appeal. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:

Elephant 1 Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Elephant 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Elephant 1 Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Elephant 2 Width: 7cm (2.75'')

Elephant 2 Depth: 15cm (6'')

Elephant 2 Height: 19cm (7.5'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
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London Fine Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends to the Victorian era.

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SA993078
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18.9286
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Description
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming appearance

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A pair of hand-carved dark wood bookends sculpted in the form of stylised elephant heads with inset eye details.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Hand-carved ebony presents deep black tones

Large, expressive ears and small eyes marked in bone

Dressed to the base with protective green baize

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This is a delightful pair of antique hand-carved elephant bookends, with superb charm and decorative appeal.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.

fig 2. A pair of hand-carved dark wood bookends sculpted in the form of stylised elephant heads with inset eye details.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Dimensions:

Elephant 1 Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Elephant 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Elephant 1 Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Elephant 2 Width: 7cm (2.75'')

Elephant 2 Depth: 15cm (6'')

Elephant 2 Height: 19cm (7.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 3. A pair of hand-carved dark wood bookends sculpted in the form of stylised elephant heads with inset eye details.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA993078
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9286
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A pair of hand-carved dark wood bookends sculpted in the form of stylised elephant heads with inset eye details.
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Stylised animal bookends became popular decorative desk accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, often produced as colonial trade crafts or souvenir art depicting native fauna.

Authentic period pieces were typically hand-carved from dense regional hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, or teak, occasionally featuring bone or shell inlays for decorative details like eyes.

Authentic antique examples exhibit hand-tool marks, natural wood grain irregularities, uneven patination from handling, and honest wear on the base surfaces rather than uniform machine finishing.

Position these decorative supports on a mahogany bookshelf, a minimalist desk, or a mantelpiece to add sculptural interest and tactile warmth alongside bound volumes.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish periodically, keeping the items away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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