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1481E
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$288.00
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NICE OLD 19TH C. SCRIMSHAW POWDERHORN WITH TRAIN MOTIF. This small ivory colored horn with very nicely-rendered scenes is probably English. It features very nice all over carving, most notably a wonderful early locomotive with open cars. Scene with hunters on an Indian elephant, various castles and buildings, a rider on horseback, and flowering plants. Retains small amounts of the orig red ink stain or highlight used as part of the decoration. The butt fitted with a brass cap and the tip fitted with a brass spring-loaded powder dispenser. CONDITION: Brass spout loose. Brass baseplug with a couple of cracks. 4-33407 JJ69 (500-1,000)
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. |