Eastern Woodlands Ball Headed Club

Description:

Eastern Woodlands Ball Headed Club, c. 1800-20, long slightly curved handle terminating in a ball head, both sides of shaft with deeply incised designs, a beaver depicted on one side, small perforation for attachments at butt end, rich dark brown patina, lg. 22 1/2 in.

Provenance: Private collection, Oyster Bay, New York; David Petty, London, United Kingdom.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Surface abrasions, a long age crack running along one side, small age cracks and abrasions on the ball. Minor wood loss on one top edge.


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