Door handle - Brass - India - Late 20th century

Elegant pair of decorative brass door handles, characterized by refined sculptural work in the form of an elephant head, with an elongated trunk, side ears and finely engraved ornamental details. The design combines functionality and decorative value, evoking the exotic and colonial taste of vintage furnishings. The slender shape and raised relief details give the handles a strong personality, making them ideal for solid wood doors, wardrobes, sideboards and distinctive furniture. The surface features a dark burnished finish, enriched by bronze-gold highlights that enhance the sculpture details. The handles have deliberately been left with their vintage patina, without polishing, to preserve the lived-in aesthetics and the charm of the metal. Chromatic variations and signs of time contribute to their distinctive character. Details * Quantity: 2 handles * Declared material: brass * Subject: elephant head with elongated trunk * Finish: burnished, with unpolished vintage patina * Length: about 20 cm each * Total weight: about 500 g * Style: colonial, exotic, vintage * Condition: used, with patina and signs of time visible in the photographs Note: era, manufacture and provenance have not been verified. The sale includes exclusively the pair of handles depicted. A refined decorative accessory, ideal for restorers, collectors and enthusiasts of exotic-flavored decorative hardware.

Estimate:$2.24

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