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Lot 18 The Ten Broeck Family American Horseman Saber with Ball Pommel and Original Leather Scabbard, circa 1770-1785 and American and Dutch Flintlock Musket with a Dutch Barrel and Birchwood stock, circa 1740.
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Description
- Wood, metal
- Saber: Length 38 5/8 in. Blade length 39 1/2 in. Musket: length 59 3/4 in. Barrel length 43 3/4 in.
Gun barrel inscribed Provensel Utrecht. Butt plate with inscribed with an L.
Condition
Ramrod replaced.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The musket's furniture is derived from a Dutch infantry musket. George Neumann in Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, (Scurlock Publishing Co., Inc., 1998), illustrates a related musket on page 357, no. 161.SS.