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Eastern Presentation Wood and Metal Pipe Tomahawk
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- tiger maple wood, metal
composed of a tiger maple wood haft of narrow oval section, decorated with German silver bands alternating with inlaid silver stars and a heart on each side, surmounted by a fine steel head with barrel-shaped bowl, the expanding blade engraved with a brass crescent moon on one side, and an oval medallion on the reverse; fined aged patina overall.
Provenance
John Baldwin
John Painter Collection, Cincinnati, OH
Acquired by the present owner from the above
John Painter Collection, Cincinnati, OH
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Hartzler & Knowles, 1995, Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersman Belt Axes, illustrated
Condition
Very good condition.
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.