Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & 20th Century Design - 20th April 2016
Lot 1202
λ A rare large Henry Howell & Co YZ rootwood elephant display figure
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
λ A rare large Henry Howell & Co YZ rootwood elephant display figure, circa 1936, with applied glass eyes and tusks, the ebony base with cigarette box with cherry bakelite knob, striker pad and cherry 'faturan' bakelite ashtray, unsigned, 67cm. high
Catalogue Notes
this large figure, possibly made for Dunhill, was probably intended as a shop window display piece.