Retired Swarovski Silver Crystal Rare Encounters Elephant Mother Figurine 678945. Bring home touch of the African safari with this mother elephant. The design is stunning with a combination of smooth and faceted crystal, giving it the ability to reflect light in the most beautiful way. This is an undisplayed Swarovski Crystal figurine, however, the outer blue box was torn when removing the Elephant for photos as shown in the last photo. The African Elephant is the world’s largest living mammal. From the Rare Encounters collection, this S. Warovski Mother Elephant is posing expressively with a raised trunk, which is a sign of good luck; she is ready to signal her little companion piece, the Elephant Child which is not included in this listing. The Elephant Mother has. A faceted clear crystal body and Jet crystal eyes. Her legs, trunk, tail and tusks are in unfaceted crystal. The Mother Elephant is a beautiful replica of an African elephant complete with tusks, large ears and flat back. This retired Swarovski crystal mother elephant was designed by Heinz Tabertshofer, and belonged to the “Rare Encounters” theme group. Many collectors of Silver Crystal have Heinz Tabertshofer to thank for some of their most treasured pieces. For almost twenty years, the. Talented toolmaker played a leading role in the production of Silver Crystal items, making tools for the production of Swarovski models and engravings. During all these years, his love of creative design accompanied him in all aspects of his work, as did his great passion for modeling, painting, and drawing. Following further education at the Technical College in Jenbach and numerous training courses, he took the plunge and joined the Swarovski Design Team. Born in the Austrian Tyrol, t. He beautiful mountain scenery inspires him in his artistic creations. His talent for observation and his ability to empathize with his object, combined with a wealth of technical know-how and experience, enable him to create impressive and unique designs. All of Heinz’s designs are exceptionally natural in appearance. He succeeds in capturing the very essence of the subject and expressing it through the medium of crystal, without creating a mere image of reality. His designs, which include the German Shepherd, Siamese Fighting Fish, Cobra, Camel, Grizzly, and Cockatoo, are favorites in the. Collections of many lovers of Swarovski crystal all over the world. Swarovski Crystal Mother Elephant #678945. Theme Group: “Rare Encounters”. Swarovski Collection: Swarovski Silver Crystal. Measures 4-1/2 inches long by 4-1/4 inches tall by 2-1/8 inches wide. The item “Retired Swarovski Silver Crystal Rare Encounters Elephant Mother Figurine 678945″ is in sale since Friday, July 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Swarovski\Figurines”. The seller is “aqhatrailrider” and is located in Pleasanton, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
- Designer: Heinz Tabertshofer
- Featured Refinements: Crystal Figurine
- Date Retired: 2011
- UPC: 768549137983