Auction 23
АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
Oct 31, 2020
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 47:
A SILVER AFRIKA KORPS FLASK HANS-JÜRGEN VON ARNIM
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Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price:
$2,200 - $3,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A SILVER AFRIKA KORPS FLASK HANS-JÜRGEN VON ARNIM
A gift from Rommel to Von Arnim. Silver hand-hammered flask featuring an African camel made with niello on the front and the inscription in German on the back: "To my dear v. Arnim for victory and always remember our special situation nothing worst than thirst. Toast Rommel. 24.12.1942" with Rommel's signature. German silver hallmarks: 925, 8. Weight: 10.5 oz., 298 g.
Dimensions: H: 7 1/8 in., (18 cm.)
Condition: Good with two dents at the lower right corner
