AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
FINE AMERICAN SILVER MOUNTED PIPE TOMAHAWK CIRCA 1810.21-1/2". Another highlight of this estate collection is this silver mounted tiger striped maple haft with 6-3/4" steel forged head with silver inset star, half moon with script "K" and small applied hearts, crosses & half moons along with inset silver bands & spots on bowl, top & bottom of blade, and teardrop center. The haft has 16 individual engraved inlays including a wonderful miniature pipe tomahawk just above the silver mouthpiece. There are 6 engraved silver bands and a silver cap. Bottom edge is totally covered with pieces of engraved sheet silver. This is an incredible & outstanding piece of art. SIZE: PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Minor cosmetic dents & scratches in silver & wood. There is a chip in the cutting edge and the surface of the iron has scattered areas of staining & pitting and an overall plum/gray patina. Head & cap are slightly loose. 52751-57 JGS (15,000-20,000)