Rare Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Brass Elephant Bookends

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Rare Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Brass Elephant Bookends (12")

These bookends are highly emblematic of the Hollywood Regency and mid-century … Read more Rare Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Brass Elephant Bookends (12")

These bookends are highly emblematic of the Hollywood Regency and mid-century eclectic design eras (popularized from the 1950s through the 1970s), which frequently showcased polished brass and safari-themed motifs.

The elephants are depicted with their trunks raised high. In many cultures and feng shui practices, an elephant with its trunk upturned symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and positive energy.

• They feature a weighted, solid cast-brass construction designed to hold heavy books. Many similar vintage models from this period were manufactured in Korea or India, often showcasing a distinct hand-polished finish with subtle aged patina in the crevices. See less