MASSIVE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW HORN WITH RHYME, 28TH REGIMENT.

20-1/2″ green horn with large rendition of Neptune being pulled by team of seahorses. Infantry horn inscribed “28TH REGIMENT” and script initials of owner which appear to read “TBE”. There is also a rendition of a gentleman on horseback with pack of dogs apparently in a fox hunt and a great rhyme in 4 lines: “WHEN THE HORN CALLS TO ARMS / BRAVE SOLDIERS OBEY. / WHEN FREE FROM WARS ALARMS / THEY DRINK FROM THE HORN SO GAY”. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Good overall. Some erosion and wear of carving toward spout. Overlapping notched rim above plug is about 2/3 missing. Accompanied by very good custom stand. 52751-40 (800-1,200) – Lot 2022

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018

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
	2022	$2,178.00	MASSIVE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW HORN WITH RHYME, 28TH REGIMENT. 20-1/2″ green horn with large rendition of Neptune being pulled by team of seahorses. Infantry horn inscribed “28TH REGIMENT” and script initials of owner which appear to read “TBE”. There is also a rendition of a gentleman on horseback with pack of dogs apparently in a fox hunt and a great rhyme in 4 lines: “WHEN THE HORN CALLS TO ARMS / BRAVE SOLDIERS OBEY. / WHEN FREE FROM WARS ALARMS / THEY DRINK FROM THE HORN SO GAY”. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Good overall. Some erosion and wear of carving toward spout. Overlapping notched rim above plug is about 2/3 missing. Accompanied by very good custom stand. 52751-40 (800-1,200) – Lot 2022 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018 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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MASSIVE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW HORN WITH RHYME, 28TH REGIMENT.