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A PAIR OF FEMALE AFRICAN ELEPHANT TUSKS WITH BRONZE MOUNTS. Loxodanta africana. 103 inches long (261.6 cm) (longest tusk... (Total: 2 Items)
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Sold on Sep 12, 2012 for:
$40,187.50
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Description
A PAIR OF FEMALE AFRICAN ELEPHANT TUSKS WITH BRONZE MOUNTSLoxodanta africana
103 inches long (261.6 cm) (longest tusk)
The pair of ivory female elephant tusks with outer curve measuring 95 and 103 inches long respectively, each with a bronze cap to the base and ring to the middle with mount for hanging.
Condition Report*:
With fine fissures darkened with age throughout, to one tusk a diagonal crack of approximately one inch and a circle indention of approximately 1 inch diameter, to the other tusk a group of intentions to the tip of tusk of approximately 1 inch each, a crack of approximately 3 inches in length to the body.
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2012 September 12 - 13 The Estate Signature Auction- Dallas #5101 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2012
12th-13th
Wednesday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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