Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Three World War I-era Signal Cannons, a cannon mounted on a wooden base with a brass plaque marked "DESIGNED AND MADE/BY FREDERICK. G JELP/FPR HIS SON/ERIC GEORGE JELF/XMAS 1919"; a cannon mounted on a steel- and chrome-plated base; and a large cannon mounted on a steel base with an elevation adjustment screw.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Estimate $200-300
Some patina on all three but in overall good condition.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Frederic Sharf, ERIC GEORGE JELF, Jean SharfChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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