Image Lot Price Description


1476
$518.00

SCRIMSHAWED POWDERHORN “JAN VOORHEES 1759”. Interesting horn probably made considerably later than the date on it. Having a flattened wooden buttplug and a spout consisting of a brass pour spout, orig removed from an 1820-era brass powderflask. It is of course possible that the mounted brass spout was a much later addition to the horn? Horn scrimmed “OSWEGO, FORT MAY 1759”. Also inscribed “JAN VOORHEES FIGHT FREE FOR LIBERTY”. Also depicts rider on horseback and buildings. CONDITION: Retains portion of an early leather thong. Generally good. 4-31627 JJ57 (500-1,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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