CIRCA 1880

Details

A GERMAN IVORY HUNTING HORN
CIRCA 1880
Carved in deep relief with hunting scenes, a portrait of Christoff Herzog zu Wirtemberg (sic) and his Coat of Arms with crest, and a pair of military trophies, the end modelled as an animal mask
21 in. (53 cm.) long

Provenance

Sotheby's London, European ceramics, silver and vertu, 12 April 2005, lot 204

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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