MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION AFRICAN BLACK RHINO HORN TAKEN ON HUNT WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT, SOUTH AFRICA, 1907.

Well patinaed trophy with 1″ inscribed, fitted silver ferrule with engraved inscription “PRESENTED TO / FREDERICK TOWNSEND MARTIN / BY AMBROSE J. LAMBERT / WHO SHOT THE RHINOCEROS / ACCOMPANYING COLONEL ROOSEVELT / ON HIS TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA. / 1907”. This is a rare “certifiable antique” African Black Rhino horn. Both the recipient and the presenter were journalists and writers who accompanied Roosevelt on several of his world wide adventures. Correspondence between Lambert and Roosevelt is found in several university archives. SIZE: 14-1/2″ (36.8cm) h with 1″ silver ferrule. 4-3/8″ (11.1cm) w x 15″ (38cm) circumference at base. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good, “as found”. Longitudinal hairline cracks in outer surface and cracks in base. The original presentation band is loose and one newer nail has stabilized silver plated band right above tiny engraved makers mark “J.C. VICKERY 179, 181, 183 REGENT ST”. James Collard Vickery can be found at this address in London from 1890 to about 1910. Originally, there was about an eighth inch base that would have hidden the base of horn, but has been lost for a long time as it is well patinaed and remnants of a red cloth are still present with signs of old glue. 51338-2 (8,000-12,000) ESA – Lot 2045

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2045	$22,990.00	MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION AFRICAN BLACK RHINO HORN TAKEN ON HUNT WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT, SOUTH AFRICA, 1907. Well patinaed trophy with 1″ inscribed, fitted silver ferrule with engraved inscription “PRESENTED TO / FREDERICK TOWNSEND MARTIN / BY AMBROSE J. LAMBERT / WHO SHOT THE RHINOCEROS / ACCOMPANYING COLONEL ROOSEVELT / ON HIS TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA. / 1907”. This is a rare “certifiable antique” African Black Rhino horn. Both the recipient and the presenter were journalists and writers who accompanied Roosevelt on several of his world wide adventures. Correspondence between Lambert and Roosevelt is found in several university archives. SIZE: 14-1/2″ (36.8cm) h with 1″ silver ferrule. 4-3/8″ (11.1cm) w x 15″ (38cm) circumference at base. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good, “as found”. Longitudinal hairline cracks in outer surface and cracks in base. The original presentation band is loose and one newer nail has stabilized silver plated band right above tiny engraved makers mark “J.C. VICKERY 179, 181, 183 REGENT ST”. James Collard Vickery can be found at this address in London from 1890 to about 1910. Originally, there was about an eighth inch base that would have hidden the base of horn, but has been lost for a long time as it is well patinaed and remnants of a red cloth are still present with signs of old glue. 51338-2 (8,000-12,000) ESA – Lot 2045 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION AFRICAN BLACK RHINO HORN TAKEN ON HUNT WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT, SOUTH AFRICA, 1907.