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A Tipu Sultan barrel for a matchlock wall gun, Mysore, late 18th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- iron
composed of russet-iron, with moulded girdles at the breech and muzzle, the muzzle flared and chiselled in the form of a tiger's head with engraved details, the breech cut with a brief inscription, formed with a short tang for fitting a tiller of shoulder-stock, and fitted with iron swivel mount
Condition
In general good condition, abrasion to surface consistent with age and use, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
az sarkar-i nawwab iftikhar khan babat-e...nagar
'From His Excellency Nawwab Iftikhar Khan for ... Nagar'
Arms bearing a reference to Nagar such as the present example are particularly rare. In addition to that at Seringapatam, the town of Nagar was the site of one of the three ordnance factories (tara mandal) established by Tipu Sultan.
az sarkar-i nawwab iftikhar khan babat-e...nagar
'From His Excellency Nawwab Iftikhar Khan for ... Nagar'
Arms bearing a reference to Nagar such as the present example are particularly rare. In addition to that at Seringapatam, the town of Nagar was the site of one of the three ordnance factories (tara mandal) established by Tipu Sultan.