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CARVED AND BONE-INLAID WALNUT ENGRAVED STEEL WHEELOCK RIFLE, BY ANTON SCHUBERT OF ADENSBERG, BAVARIA, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- walnut, bone
- Length 42 in.; Barrel length 30 3/8 in. by Diameter 5/8 in.
Signed I/Ant/Schubert/in/Abensberg cartouche at tail of plate, barrel struck at the breech with oval gold poincon I / ANIO / SCHU / BERT.
Provenance
William Keith Neal Collection, Bishopstrow House, Wiltshire, England;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
Fine condition. Ramrod and forearm cap are old replacements.
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.