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Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. …
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Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The antique set of books shown in the photographs are not included in the sale.
Measures: 7 1/2" high x 8 1/8" wide x 3 3/8" deep
These natural specimens turned bookends were taken from an animal that perished due to natural causes, they were not hunted for a trophy according to the gentleman from whom we purchased these objects of curiosity whose father purchased them on a tour in Africa. No animal was harmed for these natural specimens.
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- Dimensions
- 8.13ʺW × 3.38ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Items are glued to the wood bases. Very good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Items are glued to the wood bases. less
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