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Figural Elephant on a Silverplated Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Elephant |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Walker & Hall |
| Manufacturer | Walker & Hall |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Base: 10” long |
An elephant stands proudly between two inkwells, its trunk raised and elegantly curled. At the tip of its trunk is a taper holder for a candle. The ornately detailed base holds two square glass inkwells, each with faceted designs and hinged lids. Walker & Hall’s mark is impressed on the underside of the base.
Sold for $260 in April 2024
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