Murrle Bennett Gold, Peridot and Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet*
Bracelet from Murrle Bennett crafted in 9 ct. gold, so very typical of the style of jewellery supplied by them to Liberty’s during the early 1900’s. Openwork in design with alternate rectangular and square sections,…
Archibald Knox Gold Pendant for Liberty
Gold pendant with an openwork entrelac design from the drawing board of Archibald Knox and dating from circa 1905. Set with a central blister pearl drop and with a turquoise matrix lower drop, this pendant…
‘Lady on The Seine’ by Dietz Edzard*
Ornately framed oil on canvas by the German born artist Dietz Edzard (1893-1963). This is an atmospheric half length portrait of an elegantly dressed young woman taking refreshment whilst seated on a verandah raised above…
Loetz ‘Candia’ Vase with Silver Overlay
Little cabinet vase from Loetz in opaque ‘Candia’ glass with a trefoil rim, further decorated with an applied Art Nouveau ‘Silberiris’ design in pure silver. Loetz collaborated with a company in the US known as…
WMF Flower Dish
Pewter flower dish from WMF with the original green cut glass removable liner. So Art Nouveau, with its flowing outline, featuring an openwork whiplash design framing leaves and berries of ivy. Originally electro-plated but most…
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Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends*
Item Description
Pair of Art Deco bronze bookends of an uncommonly large size, depicting elephants leaning forward and bracing themselves in order to hold up a row of books.
Pushing with the flattened front part of their heads, their trunks are partially curled beneath their open mouths and they sport short, sturdy tusks.
With a dark brown patina, these hefty and somewhat stylised animals have a great look to them.
Set on attractively coloured and shaped marble bases, lined with leather beneath.
One elephant is showing a couple of patches of verdigris on its leg simply due to age (see last photo for close-up), but they are otherwise in very good condition.
Dating from circa 1920’s and approximately 33 cm long overall, with the bases measuring around 27 X 15.5 cm.