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Elephant On Wheels

Steiff Riding Elephant on Wheels With Growler and Felt Saddle
By Steiff
Located in Savannah, GA
Vintage German Steiff elephant riding toy, on rubber-edged metal wheels, signed Steiff on original
Category

Vintage 1970s German Anglo-Indian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Wood Elephant Decorative Push Toy on Wheels 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Wood Elephant on wheels from the 1960s. Superb collector's item, with a very sleek and minimal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Pine

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Large Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Elephant on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carved wood antique Anglo-Indian elephant carrying an architecturally interesting howdah and riding
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Antique Elephant Toy Cast Bronze on Wheels, India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique cast bronze elephant temple toy on wheels from India. This beautifully patinated brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Bronze Temple Toy Elephant on Wheels India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique cast bronze elephant temple toy on wheels from India. This beautifully patinated brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Bronze Elephant Temple Toy on Wheels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Indian cast metal brass elephant temple toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Steiff Riding Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
top right side of elephant on metal wheels, with natural wear and tear, missing right side ear and
Category

Early 20th Century German Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Steiff Riding Elephant
Steiff Riding Elephant
H 22 in W 29 in D 11.25 in
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Elephant On Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of elephant on wheels is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique elephant on wheels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Elephant on wheels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Elephant on wheels bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made elephant on wheels over the years, but those made by Giulio Cappellini, Slide and Steiff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Elephant On Wheels?

Elephant on wheels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,422, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $5,995.
Questions About Elephant On Wheels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A casino wheel is a round spinning object used for various games of chance. They get their name from the fact that you usually find them in casinos. The most common type of casino wheel is the roulette wheel. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of casino wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A table with wheels is often called a tea trolley, tea cart or bar cart. Bar carts as we know them were originally tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary carts and bar carts from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What elephant jewelry symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people believe that the elephant represents good fortune. As a result, you may choose to wear the jewelry as a symbol of luck or for personal protection. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elephant jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can mount an elephant head. However, if you acquire one, it is best to have a professional taxidermist do the work for you to ensure that you do not damage it. You'll find a selection of taxidermy on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The elephant is a symbol of good luck and of good fortune. Bring someone good luck by gifting them an elephant bracelet. You can shop a collection of elephant bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What elephant statues represent is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Cultures around the world associate elephants with power, fertility, good fortune and wisdom. Because of the phrase "an elephant never forgets," some people link them to memory. You'll find a range of elephant statues on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional spinning wheels are often referred to as Saxony Spinning Wheels, but there are some other models that have developed and are used today. These other spinning wheel configurations are the Great Wheel, Castle Wheel, Norwegian Wheel, Modern Wheel and Charkha Wheel. Shop a collection of antique and modern spinning wheels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The price of an old spinning wheel depends on the condition the wheel is in today. A fully cleaned, polished, and restored spinning wheel can fetch $300 and more. Old spinning wheels made by famous furniture designers or craftspeople as well as those used by famous people can cost a lot more. Find many varieties of authentic antique spinning wheels at 1stDibs.