EARLY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN.

EARLY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN. Fine early horn, about 17” long, with flat base plug secured with wooden pegs. The spout end of the horn is turned down to darker color with a raised rope decoration and a brass spout attached. The length of the horn is inscribed in a straight line, “Joseph Parmenter 1800”. Scrimshawed on the back are a fish, what appears to be an Egyptian felucca and a 3-masted sailing ship. Also there is an odd looking animal that may be a lion or tiger as it has a long tail and appears to have claws. Transverse across the horn is the name “Joseph”. The base end had a fine saw tooth edge, mostly broken away. CONDITION: Good. Main body of the horn retains a fine mellow gold color with the spout end a dark purply green. There is a crack near the base plug. 4-50299 JR1107 (400-700)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	738	$1,035.00	EARLY SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN. Fine early horn, about 17” long, with flat base plug secured with wooden pegs. The spout end of the horn is turned down to darker color with a raised rope decoration and a brass spout attached. The length of the horn is inscribed in a straight line, “Joseph Parmenter 1800”. Scrimshawed on the back are a fish, what appears to be an Egyptian felucca and a 3-masted sailing ship. Also there is an odd looking animal that may be a lion or tiger as it has a long tail and appears to have claws. Transverse across the horn is the name “Joseph”. The base end had a fine saw tooth edge, mostly broken away. CONDITION: Good. Main body of the horn retains a fine mellow gold color with the spout end a dark purply green. There is a crack near the base plug. 4-50299 JR1107 (400-700) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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