AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
FINE SILVER MOUNTED EARLY 19TH CENTURY PIPE TOMAHAWK.Silver mounted 19" tiger maple haft has two silver bands, six inlays in shapes of stars & hearts and silver tip. The forged 7-1/2" head has inset brass bands and a half moon, an oval presentation plaque on either side of blade. SIZE: As noted above. PROVENANCE: John Baldwin Collection; John Painter Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio; Sotheby's, Lot 106, May 22, 2013; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Haft has hand worn patina with small dings, dents & scratches in the silver, one large gouge in wood & silver mouthpiece unaffecting overall aesthetics. Iron has mottled gray patina with old cleaning. 52751-59 JGS (12,000-15,000)