Hand Carved Solid Wood Elephant Bookends 4" Tall Book-Ends Pair Made in India

Description: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Hand Carved Solid Wood Elephant Bookends 4" Tall Book-Ends Pair Made in India Beautifully carved book-ends, vintage, hand carved in India. Not sure of the wood but it is vintage. These are excellent quality and lightweight. Note: The Elephant Collectibles booklet shown in the last two photographs is not included but is available for sale separately in my eBay store. Please read on to learn more about the printed booklet and the ebook. Are you looking for the Buying Guide link? Since seller-written Buying Guides have been discontinued by eBay, I have expanded mine, added new photos, and moved them to Amaz*n and Kindl*. You can find all of them by typing the phrase “Elephant Buying Guide Volume Six” in any Amaz*n search box and then visiting the author page. Below is a Table of Contents for this Buying Guide, excerpts, and info about the series. This copyrighted information is used with permission. The International Elephant Figurine and Collectibles Buying Guide, Buying Guides for International Collectables, A Series: Volume Six More than 50 color photographs! We love elephants for their beauty and size but especially for their intelligence, and personality. They have much in common with our better sides. For example, these gentle giants are the only animal known- other than humans- to grieve their dead long-term. There are many examples in the literature of elephants showing compassion to other animal species and helping them….People have collected elephant figurines for centuries. Today sculptures and statues, décor items, jewelry, furniture, and high relief 3D wall hangings of elephants are collected for fun, for religious and political reasons, because they are team mascots, and simply because elephants are endlessly fascinating.The good news is that all of the elephant collectibles featured in this Buying Guide can easily be found online in various sizes, even the antiques. So many were made, they are not rare yet. You don’t have to travel all over the world. You’ll read about web sites that sell vintage collectible elephants like these in a price range starting around twenty-five dollars and going up to one thousand or more. There is one where you can buy entire elephant figurine collections.The bad news is that labor and material costs around the world have risen since many of these handmade elephant types became popular in the 19thand 20 centuries. If they are still made, they are likely to be fewer in number, higher in price, and smaller, or with simpler designs. You’ll read about one special web site that is a bright spot. It sells modern elephant figurines, but they are artist made around the world and absolutely beautiful….An elephant figurine can be made from almost any substance you can name but the most common and popular are wood, (especially ebony, teak, mahogany, sheesham, and rosewood), stone (especially soapstone, onyx, alabaster, and marble), brass, bronze, sterling silver, ceramic, papier mache, and semi-precious gemstone.Elephant figurines and other collectables are made all over the world. An incomplete list of the most prolific elephant producing nations include: · Africa (Ghana, South Africa, and many other nations): Carved wood, carved stone· China: Carved gemstone, soapstone, ceramic· India: Inlaid marble, painted marble, gem embellished wood, carved wood, carved stone, gem embellished brass, brass, bone inlaid wood, brass inlaid wood, enamel meenakari sterling silver, chess pieces, wall-hanging elephant heads, elephant head wall shelves, carved elephant relief panels· Mexico: Ceramic, sterling silver, carved onyx· Nepal: Brass, turquoise, coral, sterling silver· Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon): Ebony elephant bridge (also called a train or a parade), Kandy Perehara ebony, silver, and gems· Thailand: Teak and wood carved, embellished wood· United States of America: Ceramic, resin, carved wood There are so many different elephant collectibles available that some people choose to specialize. In this way, they can often acquire better quality examples of the type they like best. Collectors may specialize by type, like Kandy elephants, by material, such as teak, or by location, such as elephants made in Sri Lanka. The possibilities are numerous........Table of Contents:· Introduction· Many Nations· Legalities: Ivory and Rare Woods· Sterling Silver· Carved Gemstone· High Relief Wall Decor· Carved Stone· Brass and Bronze· Ceramic, Papier Mache, and Resin· Carved Teak, Ebony and Other Woods· Caring for and Cleaning Collectible Elephant Figurines · Summary My Seller FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): Allergy Note: All lots come from a smoke free and cat free home but pre-owned items may have originated in different conditions. About Discounted Shipping: USA shipping only. I am happy to discount shipping within 48 hours of the first purchase if you request a discounted invoice after your last auction concludes but BEFORE payment is sent. Large fragile items are not usually subject to this option because they often have to ship in separate boxes. I strive to ship items via the least expensive way possible to save you money, and I utilize eBay USPS shipping for just that reason, but tracking will always be included because it is an eBay requirement. Please do not make an offer or request a lower price unless the "Best Offer" option is available for that particular item. Shipping and Return Policy: I can only ship to your official eBay address (the one associated with your eBay account) and I do not ship on Friday and Saturday or during dangerous weather conditions. If you pay for an item any time from Thursday to Sunday, it will ship on Monday. If you pay for an item anytime between Monday and Wednesday, it will ship on Tuesday, or Wednesday or Thursday. Please bear this in mind, as well as the post office transit time estimates, when looking at arrival dates. In over 20 years, my return policy has not changed. All sales are final - no returns or refunds unless there is a question of authenticity or a gross error in the description. If any thing you buy from me is not as described and photographed, you are entitled to a full refund of your purchase price after the item is returned. I do not typically offer partial refunds. Payment Reminder: If you are new around here, you need to know that eBay automatically cancels a win or purchase if payment is not received within three days. Canceled wins cannot be reinstated. I have received angry emails from slow paying buyers who have no idea the process is automatic, hence, this reminder. ABOUT FEEDBACK: My top priorities are answering email, writing accurate descriptions and fast shipping. Feedback is important but not my priority. I leave feedback only once or twice a month in large groups to save time.

Price: 9.95 USD

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

End Time: 2024-08-24T18:58:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.94 USD