- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 260:
Description
Dorelio Rovera collection of four carved briar wood pipe tampers. The group features varied animal subjects, including a horse, a hound, and two bulldogs. Each piece is constructed with a hand-carved animal head finished in a warm, polished tone, mounted to a cylindrical briar wood shaft. A decorative metal band encircles the neck of each tool, and the bases are finished with circular metal plates. Two accompanying black leather protective pouches are present, each featuring a fold-over flap closure. The leather is impressed with a stylized DR logo on the front. The necks of the wooden figures are incised with the word ITALY. 4" H.
Location: 9B
Condition report:
The collection is in good condition with minor signs of use. One bulldog head has a small chip on the rear of the ear. The leather pouches show light creasing to the flaps from normal opening and closing. The metal bands and base plates exhibit typical light surface oxidation and faint scratches.
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