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Elegant pair of decorative bookends in a vintage style, consisting of two elephant sculptures, one on each side. The animals are finely carved by hand and feature a natural colouring in the tones of honey yellow, cream and brown, with veins and shading variations that make each piece unique.

The sculptures are mounted on solid rectangular bases with a rear vertical support, designed to securely hold books. The craftsmanship shows artisanal details, particularly in the ears, trunk, legs and the surface of the bodies.

The material appears to be a natural decorative stone, plausibly alabaster, onyx or an ornamental limestone; based on the photograph alone, the exact mineral variety cannot be determined with absolute certainty. The polished surface highlights the beautiful natural veining of the material.

Style: vintage / ethnic / exotic, with colonial inspiration
Era: second half of the 20th century, approximately 1960–1980
Material: carved and polished natural stone
Colour: honey yellow, cream, beige and brown tones
Quantity: 2 bookends, sold as a pair
Use: functional bookends and decorative objects for a library, study, bookshelf or office.

Condition
Good overall vintage condition, with normal signs of age, small imperfections, colour variations and minor surface marks visible in the photographs. Some small spots and imperfections are part of the natural patina and the craftsmanship of the material. Please examine all photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description.

A particularly decorative and original pair, ideal for a classic library, a vintage setting or a collection of ethnic and antique objects.

Measurements
From the photographs with the measuring tape, the length of the base of each bookend is about 13–14 cm. For precise dimensions please refer to the photographs with the measuring tape.

Note: the material has been described based on visible characteristics; no specific stone variety is claimed without professional mineralogical analysis.

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Vintage Pair of Elephant Bookends

Elegant vintage pair of decorative bookends, consisting of two sculpted elephant figures, one for each side. The elephants are finely carved and feature attractive natural colouring in honey yellow, cream and brown tones, with individual veins and variations that make each piece unique.

The sculptures are mounted on solid rectangular bases with vertical rear supports, designed to hold books securely. The handcrafted details are particularly visible in the ears, trunks, legs and textured surfaces of the elephants.

The material appears to be a natural decorative stone, possibly alabaster, onyx or another ornamental limestone; from photographs alone, the exact mineral variety cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty. The polished surface highlights the natural variations and veining of the stone.

Style: Vintage / ethnic / exotic, with colonial inspiration
Period: Second half of the 20th century, approximately 1960–1980
Material: Carved and polished natural stone
Colour: Honey yellow, cream, beige and brown tones
Quantity: 2 bookends, sold as a pair
Use: Functional bookends and decorative objects for a library, study, office or bookshelf.

Condition
Good overall vintage condition, with normal signs of age, small imperfections, colour variations and minor surface marks visible in the photographs. Some small spots and imperfections are characteristic of the natural material and handcrafted workmanship. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

A charming and unusual pair, ideal for a classic library, vintage interior or collection of ethnic and antique decorative objects.

Measurements
According to the photographs with the measuring tape, the base of each bookend is approximately 13–14 cm long. Please refer to the measuring photographs for the dimensions shown.

Note: the material has been identified only according to its visible characteristics; a specific type of stone is not claimed without professional mineralogical analysis.