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April 0106, 2023
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LOT 7

Lot 7

TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875

TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
Lot 7 Details
TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875

mountain sheep horn, brass rivets
Elegantly carved handle with figure of an open mouth zoomorphic whale. The piece comes with a custom metal stand.

length 12 in — 30.5 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $6,000

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

Lot Report

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TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
  • TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
  • TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
  • TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
  • TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
  • TLINGIT MOUNTAIN SHEEP HORN LADLE CA. 1875
Provenance:

Fred Boschan Collection, Philadelphia, PA.
Sotheby’s New York, May 8, 2006
Private Collection, Alberta

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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