18th CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN.

18th CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN. Fine early horn, about 14” overall length, with rudimentary carving, “SOLOMON DONHAM / HIS HORN AUGST THE / 23 DAY IN THE YEAR / 1756”. This is surrounded by straight incised lines. Near the butt of the horn is a crude sea turtle and some light edge decorations with a deeply carved 2-masted sailing ship that may have been added later. On the opposite side is a large square fortress with four entrances and a square tower at each corner. Above that, toward the spout, is carved an arch supporting a flag pole & British flag. The butt plug is secured with three iron nails and has crude initials “S + D” carving. The spout is lightly carved and overall is a fine mellow greenish/yellow color. CONDITION: Very fine. No bug holes, with moderate wear. 4-51038 JR695 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	739	$1,610.00	18th CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN. Fine early horn, about 14” overall length, with rudimentary carving, “SOLOMON DONHAM / HIS HORN AUGST THE / 23 DAY IN THE YEAR / 1756”. This is surrounded by straight incised lines. Near the butt of the horn is a crude sea turtle and some light edge decorations with a deeply carved 2-masted sailing ship that may have been added later. On the opposite side is a large square fortress with four entrances and a square tower at each corner. Above that, toward the spout, is carved an arch supporting a flag pole & British flag. The butt plug is secured with three iron nails and has crude initials “S + D” carving. The spout is lightly carved and overall is a fine mellow greenish/yellow color. CONDITION: Very fine. No bug holes, with moderate wear. 4-51038 JR695 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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