Lot 278 , Two natural cherry amber figures of elephants, late 19th/early 20th century, gross weight 275g, one elephant with losses

Two natural cherry amber figures of elephants, late 19th/early 20th century, each naturalistically carved, the translucent amber of even colour with some internal age crizzling, gross weight 275g, one elephant with losses
Estimate £100-105

They both test as amber on the hot pin test. The damaged carved amber elephant has two legs broken and detached, one missing leg and tail and other small losses, the second elephant is pressed amber and in good condition.


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Sold for £60