PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED IVORY TUSKS WITH ASHTRAY CAPS AND STANDS BY HOLLAND AND SON.

PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED IVORY TUSKS WITH ASHTRAY CAPS AND STANDS BY HOLLAND AND SON. Nicely matched pair of full, lightly cleaned tusks weighing 14 and 14-1/2 pounds, including silver tip covers, measuring approx 46″ each on outer curve, are fitted with nicely made acanthus scroll embossed silver caps taking 2-1/4″ deep silver wells probably for receiving cigar ashes. Trays are stamped on bottoms with makers mark “ORR” and “Silver”. Tusks mount in carved circular mahogany bases with three Chippendale style claw and ball feet, with acanthus embossed silver pedestals with rings to receive tusks. Bases are marked “Holland & Sons Ltd Mount Street London”. CONDITION: Very fine. Tusks have minor chipping under caps. No checks other than minor natural crazing as found in the wild. Silver is lightly toned with lots of polishing agent in crevices. Minor loss to lower edge of one base, and orig finish crazed. The perfect addition to your trophy room or den. 4-46076 MGM272 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2458A	$7,500.00	PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED IVORY TUSKS WITH ASHTRAY CAPS AND STANDS BY HOLLAND AND SON. Nicely matched pair of full, lightly cleaned tusks weighing 14 and 14-1/2 pounds, including silver tip covers, measuring approx 46″ each on outer curve, are fitted with nicely made acanthus scroll embossed silver caps taking 2-1/4″ deep silver wells probably for receiving cigar ashes. Trays are stamped on bottoms with makers mark “ORR” and “Silver”. Tusks mount in carved circular mahogany bases with three Chippendale style claw and ball feet, with acanthus embossed silver pedestals with rings to receive tusks. Bases are marked “Holland & Sons Ltd Mount Street London”. CONDITION: Very fine. Tusks have minor chipping under caps. No checks other than minor natural crazing as found in the wild. Silver is lightly toned with lots of polishing agent in crevices. Minor loss to lower edge of one base, and orig finish crazed. The perfect addition to your trophy room or den. 4-46076 MGM272 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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