Ebony Hand-Carved Black Elephant Head Bookends - Decorative Wall Accent

A pair of small vintage/antique elephant bookends. An Anglo-Indian, (note the small ears) ebony and bone carved animal novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Graced with copious character and appeal for the reader Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout except the bottom of one. Please see the photographs carefully. Tusks are not perfect or symmetrical, nor are they meant to be. Deftly carved ebony presents deep hues and fine grain interest Tusks and eye detail in a contrasting warm cream hue of diminutive size, ideal for storing novels upon a wall shelf or within a cabinet This is a fascinating pair of antique bookends, wonderfully crafted into an inviting elephant form. Delightful for the regular novel reader, upon a desktop or shelf. Dimensions: Max Width: 8 cm (3'.25”) Max Depth: 12 cm (4.75'') Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'') Elegant hand-carved elephant head bookends in a deep black finish. Crafted with attention to detail and ivory-toned tusk accents. Perfect for adding a sophisticated, global- touch to your shelving or mantel. The black color complements a variety of decor styles.