Artil Utrecht Pewter Elephant with Accordion | 92% Pewter | approx. 1970-1990

A small musician from the animal orchestra by Artil Utrecht. This vintage pewter miniature depicts an elephant enthusiastically playing the accordion, complete with a lifted leg and curled trunk.

The figure is part of a larger series of musical animals by Artil, where various animals each play their own instrument and together form a unique miniature orchestra. This makes the elephant not only a fun standalone figurine but also an interesting addition to an existing collection from this series.

Despite its size of only approximately 6 cm, the figurine is detailed. The elephant's skin features fine relief textures, and the ears, legs, tusks, and small accordion have all been carefully modeled. The figure stands on a round base and is finished in natural silver-grey pewter.

The underside bears the original Artil Utrecht mark with the designation 92% tin, the marking HEG, and the number N1274. A characterful piece of Dutch vintage and a great find for collectors of Artil, pewter miniatures, and the animal orchestra from the Utrecht pewter foundry.

Details:

• Maker: Artil
• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
• Subject: elephant with accordion
• Series: Artil animal orchestra / music orchestra
• Material: pewter alloy
• Tin content: 92% tin
• Technique: cast and finished
• Marking: Artil Utrecht, 92% Tin, HEG
• Model/registration number: N1274
• Date: likely approx. 1970-1990
• Height: approx. 6 cm
• Condition: very good vintage condition with light signs of use and age. Trunk, tusks, accordion, and limbs are intact