Lot Essay
While ivory detailing on wooden stocks is well-known, stocks made completely of ivory are very rare indeed.
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INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY MOUNTED GUN
INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
The ivory stock with scrolling vine in high relief with blued steel barrel decorated with gold damascened floral interlace
36½in. (92.5cm.) long
INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
The ivory stock with scrolling vine in high relief with blued steel barrel decorated with gold damascened floral interlace
36½in. (92.5cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.