7th Dec, 2023 10:30

Winter Specialist Sale

 
Lot 381
 
Lot 381 - Blow-pipe 'Sumpitan' from Kalimantan

Blow-pipe 'Sumpitan' from Kalimantan

Blow-pipe 'Sumpitan' from Kalimantan, Indonesia, made from a single piece of hardwood which is drilled through, a spear point of iron is attached by rattan binding, opposite side of the point is a twisted metal 'sight', the sumpitan is used to fire darts and small birds and game, but also used in combat, length including blade 72.5cm

Estimated at £60 - £80

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Blow-pipe 'Sumpitan' from Kalimantan, Indonesia, made from a single piece of hardwood which is drilled through, a spear point of iron is attached by rattan binding, opposite side of the point is a twisted metal 'sight', the sumpitan is used to fire darts and small birds and game, but also used in combat, length including blade 72.5cm

Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 7th Dec, 2023

Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware, Collector Items, Wines, and Spirits.

The auction includes the principal contents of Gatcombe Court, Somerset. Highlights include a 17th-century embroidered stumpwork panel, Fortunino Matania oil on canvas – The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue du Bois, and an 1880 painted wooden rocking horse attributed to F. H. Ayres.
 
We will also be offering selected furniture and paintings previously at Sutton House, Clifton. Included are works by Alfred de Breanski, Sidney Richard Percy, and Alfred Pollentine, together with fine 19th century furniture. 
 

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Tuesday 5th December 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 6th December 10am - 5pm
Morning of Sale 9am - 10.30am

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