Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 135
Hand-Wrought Iron Peel-Form Gong
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, 18th century, modified inverted heart-shape iron gong with circular cutout at for top handle, 18-1/2 in., 1-3/4 in. crack at base. Notes: By family tradition, this gong was used to warn colonists during possible Indian raids.
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1-3/4 in. crack at base
