Ivory “Oliphant” decorative horn, carved from an elephant tusk, with four recessed bands, and outer applications of gilt braised metal ormolu of finely designed flowers, maple leaves and scrolling vines with a flower button. This Oliphant has a metal cone shaped metal mouthpiece covering the tip that gives the appearance of a real horn, and has a fine linked chain that is attached to each end of the tusk that enable it to be hung for display purposes. Oliphant is a word derived from an old Frenc ...click for details