Lot #23 - An impressive matched pair of elephant ivory tusks
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:May Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:22 May 2012 ~ 9.30am (Lots 1 - 521)
22 May 2012 ~ 5.00pm (Lots 530 - 733) -
Lot #:23
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Lot Description:An impressive matched pair of elephant ivory tusks
collected by General H. Hart (New Zealand) on a big game hunt in Rhodesia, Southern Africa, September 1926, the matched pair of curved form with fine black linial natural inclusions mounted within a rimu box stand. Approx. combined weight 20kgs. Length each approx. 1000. Copy of diary entry detailing date and details of the hunt available. -
Estimate:NZ$14,500 - 14,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
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