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An Artist’s Life: The Collection of Henry Koehler

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 119

Group of Gentleman's Desk Articles

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

A Fortnum & Mason steel stirrup form pipe holder 

Two burlwood pipes

An English brass fox and fence form letter holder

An English silver inkwell, marked for Birmingham, 1946, maker's mark indistinct, with glass liner

A silver plate stamp holder inscribed 'H.W.K., June 9, 1951, R.L.B.'

The largest 6 in. high, (6 pcs). 

Condition

Each with wear. The pipe rest with oxidation. The pipes with wear consistent with use. The letter holder with oxidation. The inkwell with oxidation and a few small bruises, the liner with a crack and a related chip. The stamp holder with heavy copper bleeding. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.