Antique Elephant's Head Gong, English, Brass, Mounted Dinner Chime, Victorian
Stock No
25921
2024
- £495.00
- €572 Euro
- $665 US Dollar
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Item Description
This is an antique elephant's head gong. An English, brass and mahogany mounted dinner chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fine character and form distinguishes this charming wall gong
Displays a desirable aged patina, gently time worn commensurate with use
Quality brass presents bright golden tonality to the elephant and cymbal
The mounting plinth presents fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Dressed with a pair of brass hanging loops, for ease of wall mounting
With superb character, the elephant head sits prominently, his trunk curling outwards
With a pair of shaped rests, the cymbal hangs at the end of the trunk
The cymbal makes a medium alarm when struck, ideal for within the home
Supplied striker with cork head, resting upon the plinth with a brass mount
This is a fascinating antique elephant's head gong, with superb brasswork to capture the animal in fine detail. Delivered ready to mount.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 16cm (6.25'')
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Height: 27cm (10.75'')
Cymbal Diameter: 15cm (6'')
Mounting Plinth Width: 16cm (6.25'')
Mounting Plinth Height: 19cm (7.5'')
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Dimensions
H: 27cm W: 16cm D: 14cm
Period
1900s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 1833511
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