A Victorian Silver Hunting-Horn by John and Augustus Köhler, London, 1875
of typical form, tapering cylindrical, with shaped mouthpiece and incised lines, engraved with a crest above initials E.W.L.W 24cm high, 3oz 14dwt, 118gr
Fully marked near bottom rim and further part marked on mouthpiece and below incised lines. Further engraved with maker's mark. There is some minor wear to the marks but they are generally legible. There is some minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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of typical form, tapering cylindrical, with shaped mouthpiece and incised lines, engraved with a crest above initials E.W.L.W 24cm high, 3oz 14dwt, 118gr
Fully marked near bottom rim and further part marked on mouthpiece and below incised lines. Further engraved with maker's mark. There is some minor wear to the marks but they are generally legible. There is some minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.