Paperweight - Wood-Ebony
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Vintage solid ebony wood box or desk accessory from Africa, dating to around 1950–1960, with a hand‑carved elephant on the lid and bone inlays, overall height 14 cm and base 15 × 10.5 cm, weight about 700 g, and a smoothly sliding lid revealing a storage compartment, in very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
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Title: Vintage Ebony Solid Jewelry Box / Paperweight with Carved Elephant and Natural Bone Inlays – Mid-20th Century
Description:
Refined vintage jewelry box and/or paperweight, entirely crafted from premium solid ebony wood with the characteristic deep black color and notable heft.
The lid is crowned by a beautiful sculpture depicting an elephant with its trunk raised (a sign of good luck), entirely hand-carved from the same block of wood. The piece stands out for its precise details: the animal features small bone inlays for eyes, tusks, and feet, echoing the four geometric elements inlaid at the corners of the box.
Mechanism:
The lid features a fascinating and smooth sliding opening (sliding mechanism) that works perfectly, revealing an internal cavity ideal as a jewelry box, catchall, or desk paperweight.
Dimensions:
Total height (including the elephant): 14 cm
Box base dimensions: 15 x 10.5 cm
Weight: approx. 700 g
Condition:
The object is in very good vintage condition. The wood is solid, free of structural cracks, and retains a splendid natural luster. Very small and normal signs of aging due to its age. The elephant sculpture is intact in every part, including the delicate tusks.
Title: Vintage Ebony Solid Jewelry Box / Paperweight with Carved Elephant and Natural Bone Inlays – Mid-20th Century
Description:
Refined vintage jewelry box and/or paperweight, entirely crafted from premium solid ebony wood with the characteristic deep black color and notable heft.
The lid is crowned by a beautiful sculpture depicting an elephant with its trunk raised (a sign of good luck), entirely hand-carved from the same block of wood. The piece stands out for its precise details: the animal features small bone inlays for eyes, tusks, and feet, echoing the four geometric elements inlaid at the corners of the box.
Mechanism:
The lid features a fascinating and smooth sliding opening (sliding mechanism) that works perfectly, revealing an internal cavity ideal as a jewelry box, catchall, or desk paperweight.
Dimensions:
Total height (including the elephant): 14 cm
Box base dimensions: 15 x 10.5 cm
Weight: approx. 700 g
Condition:
The object is in very good vintage condition. The wood is solid, free of structural cracks, and retains a splendid natural luster. Very small and normal signs of aging due to its age. The elephant sculpture is intact in every part, including the delicate tusks.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood-Ebony
Country of origin
Africa
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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