RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN, KINGSTON, NEW YORK.

RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN, KINGSTON, NEW YORK. 1750-1777. This small scrimshaw example on a cow’s horn fitted with pine end cap attached with pewter nails, scrimmed with an historically important depiction of the stockade at Kingston, New York on the Hudson River. Depicting numerous buildings including one flying the Dutch flag. The scene is beneath a large sun depicted with face and rays above a border depicting various sized ships, and a canoe with an Indian. The reverse scrimmed with a compass. Note: The stockade was burned to the ground in its entirety in October of 1777 by advancing British troops. Related documentation accompanies this lot. SIZE: 7-1/2″ l overall. CONDITION: Very fine condition overall, with nice color and patina. 9-27779 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

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
	2085	$1,092.50	RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN, KINGSTON, NEW YORK. 1750-1777. This small scrimshaw example on a cow’s horn fitted with pine end cap attached with pewter nails, scrimmed with an historically important depiction of the stockade at Kingston, New York on the Hudson River. Depicting numerous buildings including one flying the Dutch flag. The scene is beneath a large sun depicted with face and rays above a border depicting various sized ships, and a canoe with an Indian. The reverse scrimmed with a compass. Note: The stockade was burned to the ground in its entirety in October of 1777 by advancing British troops. Related documentation accompanies this lot. SIZE: 7-1/2″ l overall. CONDITION: Very fine condition overall, with nice color and patina. 9-27779 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 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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