| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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1481B
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$978.00
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SCRIMSHAW POWDERHORN. The horn with allover scrim design and 2 carved rings around the center diameter with simple carved spout. Buttplug is pine, set with small iron nails. The decoration at the base includes fanciful bird, king’s head, crowned lion, and cottage. Further up, a band with a crown, a monk holding a cross, a crowned queen’s head, and a sentry’s post with armed guard. The top portion of the horn with fanciful gentleman holding rifle and leaping horse. Owner’s notes indicate purchase from Morning Star Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. CONDITION: Small split at base of horn near wood plug. Spout plug missing. 4-33404 JJ66 (450-650)
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. |