Vintage Glass Elephant Appraisal

Green Glass Elephant Figurine

This item is a small decorative figurine depicting an elephant with its trunk raised, a traditional symbol of good luck. The piece is crafted from a translucent, vibrant lime-green glass material that exhibits a high-gloss finish. Its construction appears to be machine-pressed or mold-blown glass rather than hand-carved stone, suggested by the uniform color and smooth, rounded contours of the body. The color is consistent throughout the body, though light catches various points of the anatomy, highlighting the rounded ears and thick legs. The trunk is elegantly curved upwards in a 'trumpeting' pose. In terms of condition, the surface appears largely intact with no visible major cracks or large chips, although some white highlights suggest light reflections on a polished surface rather than material loss. The style is mid-to-late 20th-century decorative kitsch, likely mass-produced as a collectible or giftware item. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the photograph, which is common for this type of decorative glassware. The craftsmanship is simple and stylized rather than hyper-realistic, focusing on the iconic silhouette of the animal. This type of piece is commonly found in variations of 'Aventurine' or uranium glass, though the latter would require a UV light to confirm. Size is estimated to be approximately 2 to 4 inches in height based on the surrounding context.