Sold for $1,197

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Plains Beaded Awl Cases and Wetstone Case

fourth quarter 19th century

lot of 3, includes:

an awl case, thread and sinew-sewn on thick hide; having salt and pepper beadwork; a pair of lighter hide thong drops with edge beading; length 7 inches (excludes drop)

a sinew-sewn awl case on harness leather; beaded in colors of greasy orange and greasy blue against a white ground; hide thongs wrapped with tin cones line the lower edge; length 6 inches (excludes hide thongs)

a sinew-sewn on harness leather awl case; beaded in colors of red white-heart and sky blue against a white ground; remnant of tin-wrapped fringe along the lower edge; overall length 4-3/4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

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