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THBHorsehair Brush, Jeweler's Hammer, and Printing Block
Lot 109
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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$200 - $250
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By Bonhams Skinner
Jun 4, 2016 - Jun 5, 2016
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2016-06-04 10:00:00
2016-06-05 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Horsehair Brush, Jeweler's Hammer, and Printing Block, 19th century, the brush with wooden handle and black horsehair bristles, red/orange paint, stamped "MYSTIC 6 D & D Co." on swelled handle, drilled hole for hanging near top, bristles are longer on outside layer, central bristles are shorter and stiffer, two sections of handle are joined at the base, lg. 11 1/2, dia. 2 1/2; the jeweler's hammer with steel head, wooden handle possibly ash, head marked "N.A." without claw-end, beveled corners on side of head give the striking surface an octagonal shape, tapered straight handle hafted through the head and secured with a round-headed nail, lg. 8, head wd. 2 3/8; the printing block of mahogany or walnut, lead plate with copper surface, rectangular block of wood with copper printing surface attached by iron screws, copper is cut away and etched to leave the image of a three-seater wagon with canopy top, stamped in end grain "C.J. Peters & Son, 145 High St. Boston, Mass.," ht. 7/8, lg. 3, wd. 2 1/2 in.
Provenance: Jeweler's hammer believed to have been acquired at Canterbury, New Hampshire.
Estimate $200-250
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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