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LOT 1954
Published Iron 'Peerman' Splint Holder
AUSTRIA, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
27 in. (1.7 kg, 68.7 cm).
The sprung nip on a tall stem wrought with three S-scrolls for holding spare splints, on a tripod base.
ProvenanceEx Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector.
Accompanied by a copy of McElhatton's cataloguing page.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published.
Ashley, Robert, The Rushlight and Related Holders - A Regional View, Ashley Publications, 2001, illustrated on p.286, no.249.
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LOT 1954
Published Iron 'Peerman' Splint Holder
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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