19th Century Indian Silver Sheet over Teak Elephants & Riders - A Pair

Description

This small, but heavy, teakwood pair of antique silver statues depicts working elephants moving large objects with their trunks; their … more This small, but heavy, teakwood pair of antique silver statues depicts working elephants moving large objects with their trunks; their handlers astride at the necks. Each is decked out with decorative draping and carries a howdah. There are holes on the tops of the howdah. These would make great lamp bases, but are definitely decorative as they are.

DATE
19th century

DIMENSIONS
Width 10.5 Depth 5.5 Height 14 inches less