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A GOLD-HEADED CANE, CIRCA 1750-60
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- gold, wood
- length: 44 1/4 in.
- 112.4 cm
lower rim engraved The Gift of Coll. Littlehales to Thos. Hancock, the top mounted with a later disc engraved The Gift of Govr. Hancock to J. Avery Esq. (changed to JUN).
Provenance
John Littlehale, (1691-1750), gifted to
Thomas Hancock (1703-1764), to his nephew
John Hancock (1737-1793) the Patriot, Governor of Massachusetts, to
John Avery Jr. (1739-1806), 1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonweal, by descent to
John Avery VIII
Jonathan Trace, January 1989
Thomas Hancock (1703-1764), to his nephew
John Hancock (1737-1793) the Patriot, Governor of Massachusetts, to
John Avery Jr. (1739-1806), 1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonweal, by descent to
John Avery VIII
Jonathan Trace, January 1989
Exhibited
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, NY, loaned by John Avery VI, early 20th century to December 6, 1988
Condition
several dents to top and bruises to wood shaft
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.