- LARGE STEIFF ELEPHANT AND GIRAFFEThe
LARGE STEIFF ELEPHANT AND GIRAFFEThe giraffe 4 ft. 9 1/2 in. x 32 x 9 1/2 in., the elephant 28 x 46 x 11 in.
Condition
Each with wear, some fading and minor staining. The giraffe with part of the mane missing and tail detached. The elephant tusks are loose, there is a metal support attached to the back foot, splits to the trunk which now droops.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- INCISED YELLOW-GLAZED 'DRAGON' HANDLED
INCISED YELLOW-GLAZED 'DRAGON' HANDLED CUP
KANGXI MARK, 19TH-20TH CENTURY ??????? ??? ?????????delicately potted, resting on a straight foot, rising to a gently everted rim, applied with a pair of flat archaistic 'elephant tusk' handles to either side, the exterior finely incised with two animated striding dragons amidst flame wisps, each chasing a flaming pearl, covered overall in a translucent egg-yolk yellow glaze, the recessed base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark in double circle(1)7.8cm wide across handles
- (PAIR) LARGE FAUX ELEPHANT TUSKS, 38"H(pair)
(PAIR) LARGE FAUX ELEPHANT TUSKS, 38"H(pair) Faux elephant tusks mounted on black base,, 38"h, 7" diameter at base, total: 25lbs
- LOT OF 3 ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAINS.
LOT OF 3 ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAINS. To include an Elephant (8"), a vase (9") and a Nautilus shell (8.5"). From a Mamaroneck NY estate. Condition: Condition Update 3/28 : Elephant Tusk missing Piece. Basket has two old repairs. Possible Old Repair to one Ear.
- Welsh Silver Mounted Presentation Elephant
Welsh Silver Mounted Presentation Elephant Tusk Paper Knife, 1890 plaque inscribed to: Sir John Jones Jenkins KNT., High Sheriff of Glamorganshire, 1889-1890, From His Undersheriff, R.P. Morgan, Neath
length 19.75 in — 50.2 cm
- Edo Ivory Elephant Tusk 'Side Blown
Edo Ivory Elephant Tusk 'Side Blown Trumpet' or Flute, Benin West Africa, 18th/19th century with ringed and cross hatch decoration, now mounted on stand instrument height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm; overall height 12.5 in — 31.8 cm
- MONUMENTAL MID-CENTURY TUSKSDESCRIPTION:
MONUMENTAL MID-CENTURY TUSKSDESCRIPTION: A pair of monumental faux elephant tusks mounted on lacquered wood bases with brass accented hardware. CIRCA:Mid 20th Ct. ORIGIN:Continental DIMENSIONS: H:74.5" x W:18.25" x L:15.25" CONDITION: Great condition, some scuffs. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- COLLECTION OF SIX ROYAL DOULTON PORCELAIN
COLLECTION OF SIX ROYAL DOULTON PORCELAIN ANIMALS AND F...Collection of Six Royal Doulton Porcelain Animals and Figurines, each stamped, "Royal Copenhagen Denmark".
Height from 4 in. to 8.5 in.
Condition:
Elephant tusk tip missing as seen in photograph. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- TWO BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES WITH SALAMANDERSContinental,
TWO BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES WITH SALAMANDERSContinental, 20th century, possibly Moser, each with blue body with yellow rims, elephant mask handles, and applied salamander, painted and gilt floral decoration and highlights, 5-1/2 x 7 in.
Provenance: Estate of Wilhelmine Kirby Waller, Bedford, New York; by descent
Note: Wilhelmine Kirby Waller was the granddaughter of Thomas Ellis Kirby, founding partner of the American Art Association, which became the first major auction house in the United States, selling over 60 million dollars worth of art during its existence from 1883-1924. Gustavus Kirby, Wilhelmine's father, was an important member of the American Olympic Committee and was involved in the AAA business with his father. Wilhelmine, a noted equestrienne, focused her pursuits on horse breeding at the successful Tanrackin Farm in Bedford, New York. She was on several Presidential Commissions focusing on conservation and the environment, as well as serving as the President of the Garden Club of America. These objects offered here were passed down through the family and Wilhelmine to the current consignor.
Condition:
some surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, chips and losses to elephant tusks and ears
- WARTHOG TUSK LION CANECa. 1890-Substantial
WARTHOG TUSK LION CANECa. 1890-Substantial warthog tusk left in its naturally curving shape and adorned with a lion head at the front, silver collar modeled with two prone lions, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. The combination of strong carving to the head and sleek and curving profile to the tusk lends the lion an intimidating profile and pays tribute to his rightfully acknowledged title King of the Jungle. H. 7 ¼” x 5 ¼”, O.L. 33 ¾” The lion was an icon of bravery, strength and royalty for thousands of years. Lions were worshiped as protectors of humans from evil spirits. No wonder cane makers loved to make lion walking canes! From medieval times, the lion was used in heraldry throughout Europe. Although there are many variations of heraldic lions, there are several major positions of the lion: Rampant (standing on hind legs), passant (walking), statant (standing on four legs), secant (sitting), and couchant (lying down). These postures influenced somewhat the shapes of lions on the walking sticks. Warthog ivory is taken from the constantly growing canine teeth. Each warthog has a pair of teeth in each jaw with the lower teeth being far shorter than the upper teeth. Both pairs grow upwards, with the upper teeth being by far the more spectacular in appearance. The lower pair, however, are the more dangerous: the teeth are straight, sharply pointed, and keep a keen edge by the upper pair rubbing against the lower pair. The tusks, more often the upper set, are worked much in the way of elephant tusks with all designs scaled down. Tusks are carved predominantly for the tourist trade in East and Southern Africa. The male is called a boar, the female a sow, and the young piglets.
- WARTHOG TOOTH AND BOXWOOD FIGURAL CANE-Ca.
WARTHOG TOOTH AND BOXWOOD FIGURAL CANE-Ca. 1900 -Substantial warthog tooth handle embellished at the front with a boxwood boar head against oak leaves. -The boar is naturalistically carved with the characterizing furry coat and drooped and pointed flat ending nose framed by strong and curved teeth under a pair of deeply set tiny eyes and upright ears with stiff, bristly hair. -Marked by the striking contrast of the impressive natural curve of the tooth against the elaborate fine carving of the head, the handle comes with a longer metal collar and faded gilding on a smooth shaved golden bamboo shaft and a metal ferrule. -A statement making trophy and a hunting allegory, this light weighted and sturdy cane aged well and with its entire integrity. It takes advantage of a recent expert refreshment when the handle anchoring on the shaft was re-adjusted and inevitable character lines to the bamboo shaft secured. -H. 6 ½” x 4 ¾”, O.L. 33 ¼” -$500-$700 -Warthog, (Phacochoerus aethiopicus), member of the pig family Suidae, found in open and lightly forested areas of Africa. The warthog is a sparsely haired, large-headed, blackish or brown animal standing about 30” at the shoulder. It has a coarse mane extending from the neck to the middle of the back, and it has a long, thin, tufted tail that it carries high while it is running. The male has two pairs of bumps, or warts, on the face. -Both sexes bear upwards growing tusks, with the upper jaw teeth being by far the more spectacular in appearance, curving upward and inward in a semicircle, attaining a length of more than 20” in some males. The lower pair, however, are the more dangerous, being straight, sharply pointed, and keep a keen edge by the upper pair rubbing against the lower pair. The tusks, more often the upper set, are worked much in the way of elephant tusks with all designs scaled down. -The male is called a boar, the female a sow and the young piglets.
- PR PAINTED WOOD FAUX ELEPHANT TUSKS
PR PAINTED WOOD FAUX ELEPHANT TUSKS ON MARBLE BASEA pair of wooden faux elephant tusks mounted on a black marble tiered plinth. Tusks are painted in an ivory tone and completed with gilt brass caps. Measures approx. 16 1/4" height x 29" length x 18 1/4" depth overall including base. One has a streak of white paint that can most likely be cleaned off, however, we did not attempt to.