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Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 624

Letter and Other Objects from Peruvian President

Estimate: $400 - $600

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handwritten letter from Luis Jose de Orbegoso, appeal to Peruvian citizens following attempted coup by General Agustin Gamarra, dated January of 1834, translation provided, 12 x 8 in.; dining set in roll up leather satchel, ivory handle knife with French mark for Jules Piault and Orbegoso monogram, bone handle knife, two spoons, fork, leather drinking bowl, leather spice pouch, unfurled 15 x 15 in.; copper medal "EL PERU A ORBEGOSO", 34 mm. - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. - Provenance: descent in Orbegoso family, received by our consignor from the great great grandson of President Orbegoso

Condition

letter with visible tear to upper corner, foxing, wear at periphery; utensils with wear from usage, split to bone handle of knife, distress to leather satchel with interior somewhat threadbare, missing tie strap; medal with surface corrosionĀ