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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 933

Two Early Carved Wood Flutes, Wood Case and Box

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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Litchfield, Connecticut, circa 1830,ÿeach flute with seven holes, brass elements, one with ivory or bone ferrules and end cap, one stamped "A. Hopkins/Litchfield/Conn." (Asa Hopkins), each 23-1/2 in.; rectangular wood and mother of pearl inlaid flute case, 2-1/4 x 24-1/2 x 2-3/4 in.; together with rectangular tiger maple box, hinged lid opening to divided interior with five compartments, 2-3/4 x 22-1/4 x 4-5/8 in., Provenance: Nathan Liverant and Son Antiques, Colchester Connecticut; The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; 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.

Condition

scattered surface scratches and bumps; case and box with scattered scratches, bumps, and edge wear, case with some losses to mother of pearl inlay and loose top panel, box with one loose corner