AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW SCREW TIP POWDER HORN WITH IMPORTANT IRISH INFLUENCE.

AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW SCREW TIP POWDER HORN WITH IMPORTANT IRISH INFLUENCE. A wonderful American engraved powder horn measuring 12″ long with a graceful curve, much orig. decoration and great color. The horn is shaved and faceted at the spout end with a brass carrying ring and stud. The spout is threaded. The plug end has a plain walnut insert also with a brass carrying ring applied. Four round head brass tacks secure the plug. Much of the horn is heavily decorated with a very nicely executed 3-masted ship on the sea in full sail and a sunburst and crescent moon above. Clasped hands, “Ireland Forever”, a house with trees, and a standing sailor and woman are posed next to a wedding arch with the initials “WS” above. Finally, a large engraved Irish harp and shamrocks adorn the panel next to the wedding scene. Rising from the faceted spout end are five deeply carved lancet shaped carvings. CONDITION: Very good, the color is excellent, the screw tip spout is missing. Carvings are relatively sophisticated, wear has obliterated some of the ship scene. A very strong horn with Irish influence. 4-45424 CW (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	725	$0.00	AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW SCREW TIP POWDER HORN WITH IMPORTANT IRISH INFLUENCE. A wonderful American engraved powder horn measuring 12″ long with a graceful curve, much orig. decoration and great color. The horn is shaved and faceted at the spout end with a brass carrying ring and stud. The spout is threaded. The plug end has a plain walnut insert also with a brass carrying ring applied. Four round head brass tacks secure the plug. Much of the horn is heavily decorated with a very nicely executed 3-masted ship on the sea in full sail and a sunburst and crescent moon above. Clasped hands, “Ireland Forever”, a house with trees, and a standing sailor and woman are posed next to a wedding arch with the initials “WS” above. Finally, a large engraved Irish harp and shamrocks adorn the panel next to the wedding scene. Rising from the faceted spout end are five deeply carved lancet shaped carvings. CONDITION: Very good, the color is excellent, the screw tip spout is missing. Carvings are relatively sophisticated, wear has obliterated some of the ship scene. A very strong horn with Irish influence. 4-45424 CW (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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