WONDERFUL EARLY SCRIMSHAWED HORN, “THE BLACK PREAST”.

WONDERFUL EARLY SCRIMSHAWED HORN, “THE BLACK PREAST”. This large, fanciful, scrimshawed early horn features a carved spout in the form of a colonial gentleman’s head (much resembling George Washington). Scrimshawed around the top of at the base of the spout “The BLACK PREAST”. Below that a depiction of a village, a scene of Adam and Eve w/inscription, a crowned lion, below that inscribed “MADE IN THE YEAR OF 18005 BY N. COODEY FOR THOMAS NORRES CLARKES HORN”. Also scenes w/mounted hunter w/hounds chasing stags, a large alligator and various fish, Masonic symbols, Indians, birds and more. The consignor provided us with information concerning Arthur Coodey (1760-1809), he served as an interpretor in the 1795 Treaty of Holston w/the Cherokee Nation. Thomas Norres Clarke, Born May 1763. Clarke eventually owned most of the land that became the town of Kingstown, TN. His wife’s first cousin was Dolly Payne Madison, wife of President James Madison. Accompanying this lot is this, and more printed text information provided by the consignor. SIZE: Approx. 23″l (on the curve). CONDITION: Butt and some of the lower portion of the horn missing. A few small insect damaged areas, a couple filled in recent years. Color faded. A most interesting horn, accomplished by a gifted, itinerant artist. 4-32915 JJ17 (2,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1581	$3,450.00	WONDERFUL EARLY SCRIMSHAWED HORN, “THE BLACK PREAST”. This large, fanciful, scrimshawed early horn features a carved spout in the form of a colonial gentleman’s head (much resembling George Washington). Scrimshawed around the top of at the base of the spout “The BLACK PREAST”. Below that a depiction of a village, a scene of Adam and Eve w/inscription, a crowned lion, below that inscribed “MADE IN THE YEAR OF 18005 BY N. COODEY FOR THOMAS NORRES CLARKES HORN”. Also scenes w/mounted hunter w/hounds chasing stags, a large alligator and various fish, Masonic symbols, Indians, birds and more. The consignor provided us with information concerning Arthur Coodey (1760-1809), he served as an interpretor in the 1795 Treaty of Holston w/the Cherokee Nation. Thomas Norres Clarke, Born May 1763. Clarke eventually owned most of the land that became the town of Kingstown, TN. His wife’s first cousin was Dolly Payne Madison, wife of President James Madison. Accompanying this lot is this, and more printed text information provided by the consignor. SIZE: Approx. 23″l (on the curve). CONDITION: Butt and some of the lower portion of the horn missing. A few small insect damaged areas, a couple filled in recent years. Color faded. A most interesting horn, accomplished by a gifted, itinerant artist. 4-32915 JJ17 (2,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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