Pair of Elephant-tusk Plant Stands.

A stained timber plant stand is located to either side of the Library door. The legs are fashioned to resemble elephant trunks and the ‘tusks’ are of bone. Probably late Victorian (c. 1870-1901) or early 20th century in date.

This pair of plant stands were acquired locally during the 1980s to reflect the Bourn Vincent ownership period (1911-1932).

Prior to his marriage in 1910 Arthur Rose Vincent, husband of Maud Bowers Bourn, was employed in the judicial service of the British Foreign Office. Among the places where he served were: East Africia, Siam (Thailand), China and Korea.