DRAMATIC DEEP-CARVED 19TH CENTURY POWDERHORN.

DRAMATIC DEEP-CARVED 19TH CENTURY POWDERHORN. This large, curved steer horn features a life-like, carved fierce bird head spout. Deep ornamental carving extends down entire shaft. The base fitted with a carved walnut plug with removable wooden screw plug. There are two distinct scenes depicted along the shaft of this large horn. Both are high-relief, dramatic carvings. The first titled in high-relief text “INDIANS ATTACK AND BURN DEERFIELD SEP 1675”. The scene above depicts 6 armed warriors amidst evergreen trees attacking a log house. The second high-profile image titled “LANDING OF MILES STANDISH IN 1623 AT WEYMOUTH”. Depicts 5 armed pilgrims, some with sabers and wheelocks and others with just wheelocks, marching forward. Two other pilgrims are seated in a rowboat. The detail is significant on all of the carvings and extremely well-executed. PROVENANCE: Vogel Collection. CONDITION: Spout plug missing. Horn in very good condition. 4-32124 JJ60 (750-1,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1479	$2,070.00	DRAMATIC DEEP-CARVED 19TH CENTURY POWDERHORN. This large, curved steer horn features a life-like, carved fierce bird head spout. Deep ornamental carving extends down entire shaft. The base fitted with a carved walnut plug with removable wooden screw plug. There are two distinct scenes depicted along the shaft of this large horn. Both are high-relief, dramatic carvings. The first titled in high-relief text “INDIANS ATTACK AND BURN DEERFIELD SEP 1675”. The scene above depicts 6 armed warriors amidst evergreen trees attacking a log house. The second high-profile image titled “LANDING OF MILES STANDISH IN 1623 AT WEYMOUTH”. Depicts 5 armed pilgrims, some with sabers and wheelocks and others with just wheelocks, marching forward. Two other pilgrims are seated in a rowboat. The detail is significant on all of the carvings and extremely well-executed. PROVENANCE: Vogel Collection. CONDITION: Spout plug missing. Horn in very good condition. 4-32124 JJ60 (750-1,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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