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RARE AMERICAN 'CITY OF PHILADELPHIA' ENGRAVED POWDER HORN, ENGRAVING BY JACOBUS DE HART, LIKELY PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1778 |
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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描述
- Length 13 5/8 in.
inscribed JACOBUS deHART II PA REGT 1778, together with an associated stand.
Condition
Wear and discoloration commensurate with age and use. There are a couple of old 1" x 1/2" losses to the rim where the cap meets the horn. A screw has been added to the cap so the horn rests properly on its associated stand.
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.