An Austrian Carved Hardstone, Tortoiseshell and Enameled Silver Parasol Handle
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $500 - $700
Estimate$500 – $700
Status
Closed
An Austrian Carved Hardstone, Tortoiseshell and Enameled Silver Parasol Handle
Early 20th Century
marked withj '800' standard under enamel Length 11 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Sam Cowan is the Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors Interiors by Freeman's.
Sam has spent his life in the auction industry, accompanying his father, Wes Cowan to auctions, trade shows and eventually to his own eponymous auction house, in the mid-1990s. He joined his father’s auction house, Cowan’s, full-time in 2012 in the Arms and Armor department and as a fine and decorative arts specialist, a department where he would ultimately become director. Sam has an interest in 20th century design, pottery, early advertising, historic Americana and antique firearms. He is a licensed auctioneer in three states and is a featured appraiser on The Antiques Roadshow.
