This is a diverse collection comprising approximately sixty elephant-themed decorative items in various materials, sizes, and styles. The assortment includes traditional Indian-style elephants featuring colourful painted decoration, shisha mirror work, and ornate caparisons. Other styles present include contemporary minimalist forms in solid colours such as lime green, teal, and matte black, alongside cartoon-inspired figures resembling Disney’s Dumbo.
Materials represented throughout the collection include glazed porcelain, bisque-fired earthenware, and blue and white transferware ceramic. Hand-carved wooden examples in various finishes are present, as well as a solid clear glass figurine, stone carvings, and a large silhouette cut from galvanized sheet metal. Notable items include a leather-clad elephant-form money bank and a group of small cast metal figures.
No manufacturer backstamps or signatures are clearly visible on the items from the provided viewpoints.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally fair to good condition. As a large mixed lot of decorative items, individual pieces exhibit minor surface wear, dust accumulation, and small areas of paint loss or minor chips consistent with age and long-term display.
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