The green paint on this heavy cast iron elephant bookend (or doorstop) has a wonderful antique patina loaded with charm and character
adorned with saddles and decorations
whereas he is typically depicted facing slightly off center
The body has a burping squeaker which does not seem to make any sound when patted
The bottom is marked 5837
Antique Handwritten Recipe Cookbook Baking and Scrapbook by J.L. Knox The green paint on thisHere is an incredible antique handwritten cookbook, circa 1890, containing over 60 pages of handwritten recipes for meals, baked goods, and desserts. The recipes include many types of pickles and relish, cakes and breads, and other dishes such as Tuna Fish Mold, Cucumber Sour Cream Lime Jello Salad, Mushroom Casserole, and Welsh Rabbit. The book and binding are in fair condition, but the pages within are whole and in good shape. Many pages are left