BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED “AMERICAN EAGLE” POWDER HORN.

18″ horn is beautifully scrimshawed with a 4″ x 4″ eagle on ornate pedestal with patriotic shield pierced by arrows holding a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum” below 13 6-pointed stars. Horn has well defined carved bands with drapery-like scrimshaw decoration at bands. Base has numerous cut teeth and wood block is attached by numerous small brass tacks with scrimshaw decoration surrounding. This is a beautiful piece of early American art that would display beautifully with a custom stand so horn can be shown vertically. This horn was frontis in Bill Guthman Estate auction catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, hand worn patina. Hairline crack at base and five teeth are professionally restored in about a 1/2″ arc. 52331-6 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2009

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2009	$3,630.00	BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED “AMERICAN EAGLE” POWDER HORN. 18″ horn is beautifully scrimshawed with a 4″ x 4″ eagle on ornate pedestal with patriotic shield pierced by arrows holding a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum” below 13 6-pointed stars. Horn has well defined carved bands with drapery-like scrimshaw decoration at bands. Base has numerous cut teeth and wood block is attached by numerous small brass tacks with scrimshaw decoration surrounding. This is a beautiful piece of early American art that would display beautifully with a custom stand so horn can be shown vertically. This horn was frontis in Bill Guthman Estate auction catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, hand worn patina. Hairline crack at base and five teeth are professionally restored in about a 1/2″ arc. 52331-6 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2009 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAWED “AMERICAN EAGLE” POWDER HORN.