Americana Online
Description:
Percussion Fowler and Leather Bag, 19th century, half-stocked fowler with iron furniture, the bag with picked decoration, fowler overall lg. 61 3/8 in.
Provenance: Fowler, American Harvest Antiques, Paducah, Kentucky. Bag, Ian McKelvey.
The Judi and Cy Stellmach Americana Collection.
Estimate $200-250
The fowler has losses, rust, and other imperfections (the faceted piece of steel under the barrel fell off and is lashed on with copper wire, etc.)
The bag is rather dry and stiff, with abrasions and breaks, and the strap is partially detached
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Ian McKelvey, Percussion Fowler, PaducahStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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