DESCRIPTION:
Sterling silver boar tusk by Tiffany & Co. with highly detailed engraved theme of a hunt, front reads "Sanglier Shot at Chauchevrier by The Earl of Granard, Jan.27th. 1893.," the piece measures 38mm x 121mm, it is unclear what this piece actually is and if it serves some purpose other than being an incredibly interesting piece of likely custom order from Tiffany & Co., a piece of bone is on the inside of this piece and is likely from the poor boar that was shot. Gross weight 77.5 dwt (120.6 g).
CONDITION:
Tusk shows several shallow dents and dings as well as an even fade to engraving from polishing over the years.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$700
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