Based on my extensive research on very few (less than 3) past. Auctions of this same elephant with a blanket, this piece is worth. It is very important that you read this whole item condition description. Section (from beginning to end) so you can know exactly what you are. This piece is used but condition is nice. Appropriate for age – the outside shows. The true patina of being old with many marks, but the inside is pretty clean as you. Can see in the pictures (see pic# 17)….. PLEASE CONSIDER THE PHOTOS AS. THE PRIMARY DESCRIPTION – PLEASE ZOOM IN AND EXAMINE ALL PHOTOS. THOROUGHLY FOR DETAILS AS THE ITEM IN THE PHOTOS IS WHAT YOU WILL. This piece is not only SUPER OLD, SCARCE, SIGNED, MARKED OR NUMBERED, OR. IT IS JUST A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTIBLE….. What i have here for you today is the famous. Elephant that’s a symbol of “good luck”:The elephant is associated with power, wisdom and. Fertility, and their presence is believed to bring protection and strength to households. This piece measures approximately 5 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ and it is made of metal. (meaning that it sticks to a magnet) and dates to early ca. This piece is SCARCE! – made by J. LAUROSCH of SCHWABISCH GMUND. GERMANY (a very hard to find, original, signed/marked & numbered piece). IMPORTANT/JUST YOU KNOW: This company of J. LAUROSCH was in business from. 1875 to 1966 and they also made pieces in tin and pewter. Last but not least: ANTON REICH in GERMANY also started a chocolate mold business. In the late 1800’s (1878 to be exact) and as LAUROSCH, both made. The elephant with the blanket – it appears as if this elephant mold is. Their most popular back then and now…… Who created it first? . Not know, but finding a well-marked Anton Reich or Laurosch elephant. With a blanket is hard to find in ANY size and in ANY condition. Item will be well packed. Don’t miss out on this super.