Lot #213 - A large old African rhino horn
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:February 2015 Antique and Art Auction
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Sale Date:24 Feb 2015 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 263)
24 Feb 2015 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 280 - 631) -
Lot #:213
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Lot Description:A large old African rhino horn
natural condition, unmounted, outer curvature approximately 520mm, weight approx 1798gms. -
Provenance:The estate of WWII RAF Air Commodore Patrick Geraint Jameson, DFC and bar, DSO (N.Z. 1912 - 1996).
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Notes:In the 1970’s Jameson inherited the 15th century Dardistown Castle, Ireland, complete with contents, from the estate of Harry Osbourne in recognition of their friendship and his heroic actions during WWII. Jameson developed tuberculosis and returned to New Zealand to convalesce, the castle was sold but the majority of the contents were brought out to New Zealand part of his estate collection. His estate collection was originally sold at Cordy’s in 2009.
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Estimate:NZ$35,000 - 35,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
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