circa 1860 to 1870, the polychrome quill wrapping with geometric decoration, three rows of tacks, horse hair and silk ribbon, 23 x 1-3/8 x 7/8 in.; carved and incised catlinite pipe bowl, 2-12 x 5-1/4 x 1-3/8 in.; with bespoke iron stand, 11-3/4 x 12-3/8 x 4-1/4
Provenance: H. Malcolm Grimmer, LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico, March, 2016, accompanied by copy of receipt for $5,600; An Important Collection, Greenville, South Carolina
Note: According to the receipt accompanying this lot, this stem and bowl were collected on the Osage reservation in the 1950s.
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H. Malcolm Grimmer, LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico, March, 2016, accompanied by copy of receipt for $5,600; An Important Collection, Greenville, South Carolina
good overall condition commensurate with age and use, quill wrapping with vivid color, the expected overall handling wear and grime, no losses to tacks; pipe bowl with chip/loss to stem, the expected wear and minor chips commensurate with age and use Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.