{"product_id":"sylvac-model-815-matte-black-elephant-figurine-art-deco-made-in-england","title":"SylvaC Model 815 Matte Black Elephant Figurine, Art Deco, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Copestake knew what they were doing when they reached for the black glaze. The Staffordshire pottery, trading under the SylvaC name, built its reputation on the textured green and beige bunny figurines that filled British and Commonwealth homes throughout the mid-twentieth century — but the matte black animal glazes are another thing entirely. Scarcer, more dramatic, and firmly rooted in the geometric aesthetic of the Paris Art Deco movement, the black glaze transforms the Model 815 elephant from a charming ornament into something with genuine presence. The satin finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, the white painted toes and eyes provide sharp contrast, and the trunk-up pose — a tight backward spiral — carries the Art Deco good luck symbolism that made elephant figurines such popular post-Depression gifts across the British Empire. These were placed facing the front door to welcome fortune in. Whether or not you subscribe to that tradition, it looks exceptional on a mantle or a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries the impressed model number 815 and MADE IN ENGLAND — the SylvaC brand name itself 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 247g\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\u003eGood vintage condition. Structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or breaks. Some crazing consistent with the age of the earthenware body — normal and expected. Minor paint loss to the white painted toes and trunk tip, consistent with age and handling. The matte black glaze is well preserved.\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. Hand wash only if necessary using lukewarm water and a soft cloth — do not soak or submerge. Avoid abrasive cleaners which will damage the matte glaze surface. Handle the trunk with care.\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":42643295797294,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/SylvacElephantBlackModel815-1.jpg?v=1788419190","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/sylvac-model-815-matte-black-elephant-figurine-art-deco-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}