EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE RARE SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN.

EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE RARE SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN. 18th/19th Century. The horn having fully developed scrim covering the area completely. From top to bottom is the following: 1) A large Coat of Arms with military figures holding flags on each side of a crowned seal. 2) A woman holding a wine glass & pitcher “Flare up and go in the Union”. 3) Three men talking “May the road Thistleland and Shamrock still be united”; “Long life to you my boy”; and Here’s more tomorrow and a little everyday”. 4) A man with bottle and cane “An Irishman all in his glory was there with his sprig of shillaley and Shamrock Sagreed”. 5) A large three-mast ship. 6) A woman in plaid outfit with wine glass & bottle “Irish Whiskey”. 7) Spread wing eagle over a knotted snake. 8) A kangaroo and an Auk? with building. Nice patina, buttplug intact and the end having a nicely carved tip. SIZE: 17-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good with minor imperfections. 9-27147 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2193	$0.00	EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE RARE SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN. 18th/19th Century. The horn having fully developed scrim covering the area completely. From top to bottom is the following: 1) A large Coat of Arms with military figures holding flags on each side of a crowned seal. 2) A woman holding a wine glass & pitcher “Flare up and go in the Union”. 3) Three men talking “May the road Thistleland and Shamrock still be united”; “Long life to you my boy”; and Here’s more tomorrow and a little everyday”. 4) A man with bottle and cane “An Irishman all in his glory was there with his sprig of shillaley and Shamrock Sagreed”. 5) A large three-mast ship. 6) A woman in plaid outfit with wine glass & bottle “Irish Whiskey”. 7) Spread wing eagle over a knotted snake. 8) A kangaroo and an Auk? with building. Nice patina, buttplug intact and the end having a nicely carved tip. SIZE: 17-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good with minor imperfections. 9-27147 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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