{"product_id":"sylvac-model-815-matte-black-elephant-figurine-art-deco-made-in-england-perfectly-imperfect","title":"SylvaC Model 815 Matte Black Elephant Figurine, Art Deco, Made in England — Perfectly Imperfect","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe matte black SylvaC Model 815 is one of the scarcer and more dramatic pieces in the Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake catalogue — a far cry from the familiar textured green bunnies, and firmly rooted in the geometric aesthetic of the Paris Art Deco movement. The satin black glaze absorbs light rather than reflecting it, the white painted toes and eyes provide sharp contrast, and the trunk-up pose carries the good luck symbolism that made elephant figurines such popular post-Depression gifts across the British Empire. This one has lived a full life and shows it honestly — but it is structurally stable, still standing, still striking, and still very much worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is listed in our Perfectly Imperfect collection — pieces with honest vintage wear that we believe still deserve a good home. The condition is fully disclosed below and clearly visible in the photographs. The price reflects it. What doesn't change is the rarity of the black glaze, the quality of the original casting, and the fact that a SylvaC 815 in any condition is increasingly hard to find. The base carries the impressed model number 815 and MADE IN ENGLAND — the SylvaC brand name was applied via metallic paper sticker prior to the mid-1950s, long since washed away, which is standard for pieces of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw \u0026amp; Copestake, Staffordshire, England, trading as SylvaC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 815 (impressed on base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Deco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 1930s–early 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin matte black with hand-painted white toes and eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair vintage condition — structurally stable but with repaired breaks and honest wear, all fully disclosed below and visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired break to the tail — stable, repair visible on close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepaired break to one back leg — stable, repair visible on close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort stable hairline to the trunk, not extending all the way around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall paint chip adjacent to the trunk hairline, and additional scattered paint loss on the trunk and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne front foot shows evidence of an earlier repaired chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related crazing to the white-painted toes and trunk tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matte black glaze across the body is otherwise well preserved. This piece is best suited to display rather than regular handling, and is priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft dry cloth. Handle the trunk with care. Do not immerse in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42644153565230,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ImperfectSylvacElephant-Model815a.jpg?v=1788420135","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/sylvac-model-815-matte-black-elephant-figurine-art-deco-made-in-england-perfectly-imperfect","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}