Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1072
Two Eastern Firearms
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 |
Ottoman shishana with round 45 in. barrel, large bore, ivory and silvered accents, overall 62-1/2 in. length; second firearm of unknown origin, possibly Asian, round 33 in. barrel, unmarked, mother of pearl and silvered accents, pistol grip, overall 48-1/2 in. length
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: Private Collection
Condition
both with toning and pitting to metal components and minor chipping and fissures to wood, good integrity overall; shishana missing majority of miquelet lock, also effaced lettering at one side
