VERY EARLY FRENCH & INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN.

VERY EARLY FRENCH & INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN. Please note: The design on the horn referred to as “balloons” are most definitely not balloons. They are a pair of Indian style snowshoes which would be of special interest to a European soldier visiting the New World and seeing or using them for the first time.Fine early horn, about 16” overall, completely covered with nicely executed scrimshaw in a variety of patterns, both geometric & arabesque, with turkeys & what can only be described as balloons. It also has the crude initials “AH” and nicely executed initials “IW”, with the dates “1723/4”. Near the spout end is a carved crown. About 4” of the spout end is reduced in size and is a light green color. It has what appears to be the date “1821”. The spout itself has worn through on one side and has been wrapped with string. The base plug is probably pine with a hand-forged nail in the center and secured with four wooden pegs around the perimeter. The main body of the horn is a beautiful mellow gold color. CONDITION: Fine. Butt end has a very old split with a repair effected by splicing in a small sliver of wood held in with an iron pin. Inside curve of the horn has a rough & crackled area. All in all, a beautiful early horn. 4-50495 JR937 (4,000-6,000)

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
	740	$3,737.00	VERY EARLY FRENCH & INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN. Please note: The design on the horn referred to as “balloons” are most definitely not balloons. They are a pair of Indian style snowshoes which would be of special interest to a European soldier visiting the New World and seeing or using them for the first time.Fine early horn, about 16” overall, completely covered with nicely executed scrimshaw in a variety of patterns, both geometric & arabesque, with turkeys & what can only be described as balloons. It also has the crude initials “AH” and nicely executed initials “IW”, with the dates “1723/4”. Near the spout end is a carved crown. About 4” of the spout end is reduced in size and is a light green color. It has what appears to be the date “1821”. The spout itself has worn through on one side and has been wrapped with string. The base plug is probably pine with a hand-forged nail in the center and secured with four wooden pegs around the perimeter. The main body of the horn is a beautiful mellow gold color. CONDITION: Fine. Butt end has a very old split with a repair effected by splicing in a small sliver of wood held in with an iron pin. Inside curve of the horn has a rough & crackled area. All in all, a beautiful early horn. 4-50495 JR937 (4,000-6,000) 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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