SOLD
2,750.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2020 May 19 @ 12:36UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Plains Indian used pipe tomahawk with original shaft and provenance to David Kerstetter who picked up said tomahawk on the Fetterman Battlefield circa 1866. This tomahawk was first sold out of the family in1996 when sold by Little John’s to our consignor. The tomahawk is accompanied by a letter from Paul E, Roch Sr. (1996 dated) telling of Kerstetter’s history in the west. A 1917 dated Canton Daily News article tellsof Kerstetter’s western service. (The family letter confuses the Fetterman massacre with Custer massacre that occurred 10 years later. Physical description: Measures 8” from the tip to the bowl and early 19th century tradetype with deep patina. The shaft measures 22 ¼” from the tip to the end. The condition is good with age cracks, bites to bit and leather gasket holding the head has deteriorated causes slipping. Est.:$3000-$6000
Auction Location:
1740 W. La Veta, Orange, California, 92868, United States
California residents must pay 7.75% sales tax.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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20% |
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NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE TAKEN FOR JEWELRY OR COINS. PURCHASE OF THESE ITEMS ARE BY VERIFIED FUNDS ONLY AND THE RELEASE OF THESE ITEMS WILL NOT HAPPEN UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED OUR BANK. SPECIAL CONDITION OF SALE: Nine items in this sale have special conditions of sale see item in catalog for this information.
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