Lot 8 , A reconstructed Elephant Bird egg, approximately 31cm, with ebonised wood stand

A reconstructed Elephant Bird egg, approximately 31cm, with ebonised wood stand
Estimate £500-800

This egg has been broken into numerous pieces and re-assembled against a resin or plaster backing, there are a few small missing areas at the joints but overall the shell is complete, it stands freely on a later ebonised socle which has a little light scuffing and is also a little bit dirty.


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Sold for £900