Sale 1617
New York
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20 - 21 January 2006
Price realised
USD 3,120
Estimate
A SILVER-MOUNTED HORN CORKSCREW MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, CIRCA 1880 Of typical form, the handle silver-mounted horn with a carved bison's head, the screw steel, marked on handle 8 in. across handle
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