Silver Bell Push Modelled as a Seated Elephant

by Fabergé

workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, circa 1890 struck with workmaster’s initials and maker’s mark Fabergé in Cyrillic, silver markof 88 zolotniks height: 9.5 cm

Humorously created, this pudgy model of an elephant portrayed seated as if a human being while looking forward; the elephant is shown in an upright position with the tip of his trunk pointed upwards, hind legs outstretched, and front legs resting on the protruding belly. The elephant is cast and meticulously finished by hand to the texture of the wrinkled skin, large floppy ears, and tusks.