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  Collecting Antique Elephants Article
Antique elephants get more attention, more bids at auctions, and have a cachet that is hard to characterize, but definitely affects perception.
Elephant is in parade regalia and urn has lion masks and caryatids and receptacles for lighting wands.
Although antiquing in general is fun, when you combine it with a love of elephant collectibles, as well as for other categories of collectibles (like lamps or coins), you can get double or triple the bang for your collecting buck.
everythingelephants.com /Collecting_Antique_Elephants_Article.html   (1573 words)

  
 Elephants
The elephant and base are trimmed with gold, and the base has a felt bottom.
This patchwork elephant is strutting its stuff and showing off the lovely "fruits 'n' flowers" pattern covering it from head to toe.
Elephants are family oriented animals and this duo continues the tradition of closeness and protection for each other.
wjfineitems.net /thestore/WCEle.html   (1178 words)

  
 Antique Cameo Store, Antique and Estate Jewelry from Around the World Since 1988
Antique carved ivory rose bead bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long on elastic string.
There is a small drilled hole in the top of the elephant for a screw eye, so you can use it as a pendant or a charm.
The arrowhead is made from antique elephant ivory with a new pictograph design of an Indian camp.
antiquecameos.com /products.php?cat=Ivory&PHPSESSID=8efd01d9e821cd747c460e7e10dc0f2e   (637 words)

  
 Antique Pin Stamped Gold Bohemian Elephant Brooch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This marvelous and very unusual old Edwardian Elephant Brooch dates from the late 1800's or early 1900's and was most likely made in Germany or the Bohemian region.
This elephant has big glowing ruby red glass eyes filled with tiny air bubbles that makes the ruby coloration glisten brightly.The elephant is a medium weight gold metal mold, dipped in a 14 kt gold finish.
The elephant has a very long trunk flanked by tusks and is mounted on a a swirl patterned circle.
www.trocadero.com /moradaridge/items/360996/item360996cyberattic.html   (168 words)

  
 Elephant Figurines
An elephant family will split depending on the size of the family, the amount of available food, and how well they are getting along.
Elephants play important roles in the cultures and religions of countries in most of their range, which inspires support for habitat protection measures, continued studies about elephants and their conservation needs, and efforts to mitigate conflicts between elephants and people.
Between 1979 and 1989, Africa's elephant population plummeted from 1,300,000 animals to 750,000, due mostly to ivory hunting.
www.mysticimagesonline.com /index.cfm/Elephant_Figurines   (1879 words)

  
 1 ASIAN ANTIQUITIES Antiques,Regional Art,Asian,Southeast Asian,Metalwork Directory
These ornately etched bronze bells were used by the villagers to locate elephants (not that it seems likely to loose one)if they grazed their way into the jungle and as as adornments.
These ornately etched bronze bells were used by the villagers of old Burma to locate elephants (not that it seems likely to loose one)if they grazed their way into the jungle and as as adornments.
These bronze bells were used by the villagers to locate elephants if they grazed their way into the jungle and as as adornments.
www.trocadero.com /rmarko3213/catalog/Antiques:Regional_Art:Asian:Southeast_Asian:Metalwork.html   (511 words)

  
 Collecting Antique Elephants. Illustrated examples and value of antique elephant collectibles. Including elephant ...
So antique elephant lovers can easily get their fill by collecting 19th century and earlier Ganeshas and other religious elephants, as shown in Images 009x and 010x.
Elephant motifs were no stranger to lamp makers as Images 011x and 012x show.
Let's face it, elephants are in millions of homes, signifying their desirability.
allelephants.com /allinfo/eleant.php   (1943 words)

  
 Blue Ridge Country: Elephant Hanging in Tennessee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Eldridge was hired as an elephant handler and marched in the circus parade that afternoon.
And this big old elephant reach over to get her a watermelon rind, about half a watermelon somebody eat and just laid it down there; 'n he did, the boy give him a jerk.
The elephant's leg was chained to the rail before she was lifted by a chain around her neck.
www.blueridgecountry.com /elephant/elephant.html   (2357 words)

  
 RARE Antique Elephant Ivory East Indian Buddha - OR24
RARE Antique Elephant Ivory East Indian Buddha - OR24
Antiques : East Indian : Ivory : Buddha
Condition: due to age, and the fact that this is genuine elephant ivory, there are some age lines and patina, or color variations and changes to the piece.
www.rubylane.com /shops/tradewindsantiques/item/OR24   (274 words)

  
 antique-jeweller.com - fine antique jewellery - elephant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The elephant, a huge animal with a long trunk and two long, curved tusks, has a positive symbolic meaning all over the world.
In Asia he was tamed as a royal mount and he was praised for his wisdom.
In China the elephant was the symbol of power and also of wisdom.
www.antique-jeweller.com /en/elephant.htm   (86 words)

  
 Collectible and Antique Jewelry on CYBERATTIC.
The elephants are each about the size of a fifty cent piece and are carved from bone.
This antique cameo is beautifully carved and set in an oval gold frame with a small rope in gold around the perimeter.
It was acquired approximately 40 years ago by the current owner and was considered to be antique at that time.
www.cyberattic.com /directory/Jewelry1500.html   (850 words)

  
 Antiques Dealer: CT Online antique shop: One of a Kind Antiques: Connecticut Galleries
Antique Reverse painting on glass table lamp This "Antique boudoir table lamp" has a reversed painted shade and dates from 1900.
This Tall Antique 19th Century "French Brass Candle Stick" measures 18 and one half inches high by 5 and one quarter inches across at the bottom.
This antique French brass candle holder is two parts the base and the stem.
www.oneofakindantiques.org /catalog/lighting_1.htm   (568 words)

  
 Antiques Dealer: CT Online antique shop: One of a Kind Antiques: Connecticut Galleries
Antique India hanging horn light fixture This rare hand made copper light fixture was made in the mid to late 19th century in India.
Antique pair of Bronze Elephant candlesticks from India.
This pair of antique "Bronze Elephant candlesticks" dates from the late 19th century and were cast very well from solid bronze.
antiquesandarts.net /catalog/India_1.htm   (689 words)

  
 STLtoday - News - Columnists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Antique sellers are in the pink since moving to old school
They opened the antique business last October, and moved the signature pink elephant from its location in Benld to its current home just off Interstate 55.
Cheryl Hammond said her brother is a trucker and has told her that the elephant starts a lot of conversations on CB radios.
www.stltoday.com /stltoday/news/columnists.nsf/mandystamand/story/A4E3EAE839EE8C588625717000323E63?OpenDocument   (672 words)

  
 Oriental :
Paraphernalia, such as our antique silver spoons and picks were used for manicure, cleaning the ears and so forth.
An Antique Chinese Silver Repousse Pendant with a delicate Floral Relief and textured background work, adorned by coral and turquoise beads and handmade silver chain.
Antique Chinese Silver Pendants with large and medium sized silver double repousses as center pieces, suspended from handmade silver chain, and decorated by bells, chimes and a carnelian bead.
search.rubylane.com /jewelry/,id=55.html   (1401 words)

  
 Native Americana :
A lovely antique (circa early 1900's) print depicting a Native American Indian reaching for a Waterlily.
The Indian is returning from a hunt and the Waterlily is probably a gift for his wife, it is a sensitive portrayal of a man's love.
A neat antique (circa early 1900's) print depicting a Native American Indian Chief holding a gun.
search.rubylane.com /antiques/,id=53.html   (1370 words)

  
 Elephants
Marching along clothed in its American flag finery, this patchwork elephant will be a popular addition to your summer celebrations and election themed parties.
This elephant plant stand displays the trunk upraised, a symbol of good fortune.
A highly realistic model of a mighty African elephant bull, captured in great detail from tusk to tail.
www.home-store.net /contents/en-us/d24_01.html   (319 words)

  
 Antique Accents Figurines Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This cloisonne elephant is done with metal and stones rather than enamel.
This antique German Shepherd figurine is made in Germany.
The marking is found down the inside of one of the back legs.
www.cyberattic.com /stores/shadowwood/catalog/Figurines.html   (415 words)

  
 Buddha Museum Chinese Antique Elephant Ivory Carving
Among distinctively stylized Chinese ivory carvings, the acute realism in this beautiful pair of elephants is rare.
Judging from the naturally aged golden hue, the imperial Qing ornaments and design on the carvings, we would tentatively estimate the date at mid to late Qing Dynasty.
The ivory is flawless, there is no cracks, no losses, no damages, no restorations, and is in perfect condition.
www.buddhamuseum.com /antique-ivory-elephants.html   (206 words)

  
 Laughing Elephant note cards postcards antique greeting and vintage paper items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Laughing Elephant produces greeting cards, notecards, books, paper gifts, reproductions of antique valentines and vintage luggage labels and more.
Our products capture the ideals of past times with imagery from antique postcards, late 19th and early 20th century children's books, vintage advertising and a wealth of other sources.
Laughing Elephant was established in 1992 by the Darling family and produces such bestselling titles as "This is My Wish For You", a nearly perfect gift book bestowing the best of everything.
www.laughingelephant.com   (205 words)

  
 NOVICA - Modern Painting - 'Elephant Antique'
Seen in profile, a mighty elephant recalls murals from old Siam.
Yet Supachet's pachyderm portrait is whimsical, sensitive and filled with color.
Elephants are an important icon for the artist, who captures the animal's subtle expression in each painting.
www.novica.com /itemdetail/index.cfm?pID=108430   (196 words)

  
 Candle Holders and Candlesticks shipped to you free within the continental United States when you select ground ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
An antique gold finish and a classic lion motif give this hurricane lamp candle holder the elegant look of a time gone by.
Two antiqued, gold-finished cherubs raise their torch skyward to illuminate the darkness.
An "antiqued," sandstone-finish base adds an old world touch to these distinctive glass candleholders with golden edging.
roxyswarehouse.com /candle_holders.html   (2753 words)

  
 Elephant antique print, vintage Elephant art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Antique Engraving with original hand color - before the era of color printing, engravings were often colored by hand, this print has original hand color.
About condition all of our antique prints are of a presentable and useable condition, we tend to be quite harsh in our description, but bear in mind an antique print will never be 'mint' like a new print would be and there are usually very tiny occasional spots.
this is a genuine vintage or antique print from 1822 it is old, not a reprint or reproduction.
www.collectorsprints.com /art/2740.asp   (430 words)

  
 Safari Elephant Head Table Lamp
Flowing upwards from the unusually crafted antique brass octagon base is a stunning geometrically designed, resin vase-shaped center base.
Elegantly adorning this handsome center base are two antique brass elephant heads, each supporting a brass ring from its trunk.
The crowning glory to the Safari elephant head table lamp is a gorgeous soft bell shade that has been created from a rich animal skin patterned fabric and embellished with a beautiful eyelash trim.
www.lampsontheweb.com /Frames/items/079826.html   (155 words)

  
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Sturdy and practical, each basket is handwoven from elephant grass and measures approximately 14" in diameter and 10" deep.
Handwoven from elephant grass, the basket measures 9" in diameter and 5" deep.
Medium Woven Elephant Grass Fireplace Basket Handwoven in Ghana from elephant grass, also known as napier or Uganda grass, these functional baskets feature a wooden handle and sizes convenient to nesting.
members.aol.com /andrewallenarts3/AndrewAllenArtsTextiles6.html   (379 words)

  
 Big Mary. Roadside Pet Cemetery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
She immediately stomped him to death (tradition has it that the trainer was a bad man and that Big Mary held a grudge).
Big Mary was positioned beneath the crane and then yanked aloft by a chain around her neck -- which promptly broke and sent her plummeting to the concrete, knocking her unconscious.
It would rather not be known as The Town That Hanged The Elephant, and the Chamber of Commerce is very particular about assigning blame.
www.roadsideamerica.com /pet/bigmary.html   (432 words)

  
 antique clocks: antique figural clocks, statue clocks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Case: Cast metal elephant and 8 day brass movement.
To purchase an antique clock or for more information you can find my e-mail address on the "HOME" page.
I am sorry but we do not have the time to answer questions about the value or identification of your clock.
www.antique-world.com /figural.htm   (648 words)

  
 Elephant - Indian Elephants antique print, vintage Elephant - Indian Elephants art
Antique Art :: Animals from Nature - victorian animal prints 1850 :: Elephant - Indian Elephants
Antique Print - a genuine old print from the date stated not a modern reprint or reproduction.
this is a genuine vintage or antique print from 1850 it is old, not a reprint or reproduction.
www.collectorsprints.com /art/2091.asp   (462 words)

  
 Educational elephant centric information for AllElephants.com
A brief description of elephant tusk anatomy and discussion of problems related to elephants and the ivory trade.
Basic elephant information touching on the lifestyle and society, among other subjects, of our modern day elephant.
The group of animals that were the closest ancestors to our present day elephants, contained over time more than 350 species.
www.allelephants.com /allinfo/index.php   (342 words)

  
 Prints Old & Rare - Big Game Hunting page
On a hunt in the Nepaul Terai, India, an elephant takes after the Prince and his party.
Genuine antique fl & white woodcut engraving from Harper's.
Excellent large hand colored antique engraving shows the Prince of Wales and his party, mounted on elephants, crossing a stream in the Terai, India.
www.printsoldandrare.com /biggamehunting   (362 words)

  
 Las Vegas Trip Report
Several other elephant collectors attended and each brought elephants and stories to tell.
I imaged over 100 elephant collectibles; they will find their way into the Eveything Elephants: A Collector's Pictorial Encyclopedia project and several will go into volume 2 of the print Encyclopedia being worked on now.
I do not yet have permission to use the images in the book; but they are expected to call me when they talk to the artist.
everythingelephants.com /Las_Vegas_Trip_Report_2003.html   (443 words)

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