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Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 846

Pennsylvania Fraktur

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(early 19th century) Taufshein (birth and baptism certificate) dated 1804, inscribed indistinctly "Berks County"?, printed and hand-colored on paper, 12 x 15-3/4 in.; original lemon gilt wood frame,. Condition: toning, foxing, tears, fading; frame with abrasions. Notes: The printed format bears some resemblance to works by Friederich Krebs (1749-1815).; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Condition

toning, foxing, tears, fading; frame with abrasions