PENNSYLVANIA RIFLEMAN’S TYPE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “P. J.”.

PENNSYLVANIA RIFLEMAN’S TYPE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “P. J.”. Yellow cow’s horn, approx. 13” long with a 2-7/8” flat plug in the butt end with a wire staple in center. It has a raised rib near the round spout end that has, what is probably, the orig plug. There is a handmade wood screw that was used for a strap hangar near the ring and still has a piece of the orig strap. Body of horn is beautifully scrimshawed with ink or other stain highlight which greatly emphasizes the well-rendered decorations. Features initials “P.J.” in an elliptical panel with a Masonic emblem & numerous animals including a deer, a turtle, a bird, a dog, a mermaid & a spread-winged American eagle holding arrows & olive branches in its talons with other smaller animals with very beautifully detailed leaves & branches. CONDITION: Shows light to moderate wear with carving having a raised appearance with all the figures and decoration sharp & clean. 4-60232 JR494 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	82b	$1,150.00	PENNSYLVANIA RIFLEMAN’S TYPE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “P. J.”. Yellow cow’s horn, approx. 13” long with a 2-7/8” flat plug in the butt end with a wire staple in center. It has a raised rib near the round spout end that has, what is probably, the orig plug. There is a handmade wood screw that was used for a strap hangar near the ring and still has a piece of the orig strap. Body of horn is beautifully scrimshawed with ink or other stain highlight which greatly emphasizes the well-rendered decorations. Features initials “P.J.” in an elliptical panel with a Masonic emblem & numerous animals including a deer, a turtle, a bird, a dog, a mermaid & a spread-winged American eagle holding arrows & olive branches in its talons with other smaller animals with very beautifully detailed leaves & branches. CONDITION: Shows light to moderate wear with carving having a raised appearance with all the figures and decoration sharp & clean. 4-60232 JR494 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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