Comments on: Shapely Legs http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/ I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Tue, 22 May 2012 07:59:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jeff http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-34587 Jeff Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:46:51 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-34587 I have also one of these tables brought back by my gandad around 50 years ago. Would be nice to know if anyone knows what its worth. I have also one of these tables brought back by my gandad around 50 years ago. Would be nice to know if anyone knows what its worth.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-31856 Grannymar Tue, 18 May 2010 09:43:50 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-31856 Jennifer - AS I said in the comments above, I have no idea of the monetary worth of the table. The story of how it came to be in my life is more than enough for me. Jennifer -

AS I said in the comments above, I have no idea of the monetary worth of the table. The story of how it came to be in my life is more than enough for me.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-31851 Jennifer Tue, 18 May 2010 01:41:02 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-31851 I have the same exact type table, same camels and elephants - although mine is oval and a bit bigger. I think mine was part of a pair, my grandfather picked it up on his travels in the 40's or 50's, I know he was in India but not positive if that is where he got it. Unfortunately, mine has taken a beating over the years and a few of the tusks on the legs are missing, as is some of the ivory inlay, but I can probably get it fixed pretty easily. I wonder what it is worth - not that I would sell it. I agree that there are probably a few of them out there...but not that many, because I have never seen one, not in anyones home or in all of my many travels to flea markets or antique stores, so there can't be that many. I love Ganesha too. One of my favorites. I have the same exact type table, same camels and elephants - although mine is oval and a bit bigger. I think mine was part of a pair, my grandfather picked it up on his travels in the 40’s or 50’s, I know he was in India but not positive if that is where he got it. Unfortunately, mine has taken a beating over the years and a few of the tusks on the legs are missing, as is some of the ivory inlay, but I can probably get it fixed pretty easily.

I wonder what it is worth - not that I would sell it. I agree that there are probably a few of them out there…but not that many, because I have never seen one, not in anyones home or in all of my many travels to flea markets or antique stores, so there can’t be that many. I love Ganesha too. One of my favorites.

]]> By: alan http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-30570 alan Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:25:22 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-30570 i would not dream of selling my table, as it belonged to my dear old gran, just wondered if it was of value.. i would not dream of selling my table, as it belonged to my dear old gran, just wondered if it was of value..

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-30358 Grannymar Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:11:54 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-30358 Alan, I have never thought of my table in monetary terms. The story behind it is priceless to me. Alan, I have never thought of my table in monetary terms. The story behind it is priceless to me.

]]> By: alan http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-30346 alan Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:12:03 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-30346 does anyone have an idea of the value of this table, i have one just like it and always wondered if was worth. does anyone have an idea of the value of this table, i have one just like it and always wondered if was worth.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-25048 Grannymar Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:18:42 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-25048 Welcome Elizabeth to my blog. These elephant tables are popping up everywhere and seem to be the original flat pack furniture, long before IKEA! ;) Enjoy! Welcome Elizabeth to my blog. These elephant tables are popping up everywhere and seem to be the original flat pack furniture, long before IKEA! ;) Enjoy!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-25047 Elizabeth Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:48:43 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-25047 My Aunt just gave me this tables’ twin!! I doubt it’s the same one seeing this was posted this month, but I can’t wait to get home to see the top. My table has been repaired in a few spots, a nail here and there. I also think someone tried to stain it or something because some of the elephants’ head are darker then other spots. The little old lady (in Palm Spring CA)who gave it to my Aunt thought it was over 100yrs. old. My Aunt just gave me this tables’ twin!!

I doubt it’s the same one seeing this was posted this month, but I can’t wait to get home to see the top. My table has been repaired in a few spots, a nail here and there. I also think someone tried to stain it or something because some of the elephants’ head are darker then other spots.

The little old lady (in Palm Spring CA)who gave it to my Aunt thought it was over 100yrs. old.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-24715 Grannymar Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:25:22 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-24715 Welcome Nicola! It seems from the comments above that these tables are quite common. I do love the table and treat it about once a year with Teak oil that I apply with a soft toothbrush. I usually do this outdoors in summertime. Welcome Nicola!

It seems from the comments above that these tables are quite common. I do love the table and treat it about once a year with Teak oil that I apply with a soft toothbrush. I usually do this outdoors in summertime.

]]> By: Nicola http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/14/shapely-legs/#comment-24714 Nicola Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:03:08 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3949#comment-24714 I can't believe it - I have a table almost exactly the same as this! The inlaid ivory in the top is identical as are the "pineapple" bits. The elephants heads are a little bigger on mine tho. The story behind mine is that my grandad was in the merchant navy during the 40's and 50's and he bought it back from a trip to India. I then inherited it when my grandmother died and think it is so beautiful. Apparently my gran used to use brown boot polish to look after it! I can’t believe it - I have a table almost exactly the same as this! The inlaid ivory in the top is identical as are the “pineapple” bits. The elephants heads are a little bigger on mine tho. The story behind mine is that my grandad was in the merchant navy during the 40’s and 50’s and he bought it back from a trip to India. I then inherited it when my grandmother died and think it is so beautiful. Apparently my gran used to use brown boot polish to look after it!

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