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THE FIRST CIRCA 1700, THE SECOND DATED 1628
細節
AN ENGLISH BRASS-MOUNTED HORN POWDER-FLASK, AND A GERMAN HORN POWDER- FLASK
The first circa 1700, the second dated 1628
The first of translucent horn oval at the base and circular at the top, with bulbous nozzle, and four rings for suspension (cracks and repairs); the second of curved flattened form (base chipped) engraved with foliage, an expanded rose, a groteque mask, a male profile bust, and the initials 'I.D.', with horn stopper and wooden base-plate
4¾in. (12.1cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
The first circa 1700, the second dated 1628
The first of translucent horn oval at the base and circular at the top, with bulbous nozzle, and four rings for suspension (cracks and repairs); the second of curved flattened form (base chipped) engraved with foliage, an expanded rose, a groteque mask, a male profile bust, and the initials 'I.D.', with horn stopper and wooden base-plate
4¾in. (12.1cm.) and 9½in. (24.2cm.) (2)
出版
(The first) W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540 - 1740, plate 130
注意事項
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.