RARE AND UNUSUAL RHINOCEROS HORN RUYI SCEPTRE.18th/19th century.- 11 1/2 in. long. Estimate $8,000-10,000
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For a similar example see Sotheby's Amsterdam, December 7, 1999 Sale No. 0752, Lot 349.
Certain property sold at auction may be subject to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. This lot may be subject to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Although licenses can be obtained to export some items which are the subject of these laws, other items may not be exported (such as items containing whale bone), and some property may not be resold in the United States.
Upon request, Sloans & Kenyon is willing to assist a purchaser in attempting to obtain appropriate licenses, at purchaser's expense. Sloans & Kenyon will charge a minimum fee of $125 per item for this service, however, there is no assurance that an export license will be obtained.
