This is a heavy Maitland Smith style elephant head base with brass tusks. Very solid. Classic Maitland Smith style. While not signed, I am fairly certain its Maitland Smith. That said, it would also make great entryway center table. You could even add a larger piece of glass. The 36 inch glass top that is included has a tiny sliver of a chip very hard to photograph, but there is a photo. If you do not want the glass, please let me know and I will adjust the listing to reflect just the base which would probably reduce the cost of shipping. We are in Richmond Virginia and also have Shippers if you’d like an alternate quote.