LARGE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “ALAN HALL, ST. JOHN, 1778”.

LARGE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “ALAN HALL, ST. JOHN, 1778”. Large yellowish-green cow’s horn approx. 17” in length x about 4” at base end. It has a slightly domed plug secured with wooden pegs and has a homemade wood screw strap stud in center. It is very nicely carved with a relieved area in center and again toward spout with two rings near tip and has a faceted tip. Middle raised area is lightly scrimmed showing substantial wear and appears to be scrimshawed with flags & other unidentifiable decorations followed by what looks like a lobster. In the years 1775 and 1776, American forces attempted unsuccessfully to capture Canada from the English, and fortifications at St. John occupied a critical position along the invasion route. CONDITION: Very fine. Shows considerable wear with a very old chip on bottom ring with substantial wear on butt end of horn. No apparent bug damage. 4-60228 JR492 (1,500-2,500)

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
	82d	$2,185.00	LARGE SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN “ALAN HALL, ST. JOHN, 1778”. Large yellowish-green cow’s horn approx. 17” in length x about 4” at base end. It has a slightly domed plug secured with wooden pegs and has a homemade wood screw strap stud in center. It is very nicely carved with a relieved area in center and again toward spout with two rings near tip and has a faceted tip. Middle raised area is lightly scrimmed showing substantial wear and appears to be scrimshawed with flags & other unidentifiable decorations followed by what looks like a lobster. In the years 1775 and 1776, American forces attempted unsuccessfully to capture Canada from the English, and fortifications at St. John occupied a critical position along the invasion route. CONDITION: Very fine. Shows considerable wear with a very old chip on bottom ring with substantial wear on butt end of horn. No apparent bug damage. 4-60228 JR492 (1,500-2,500) 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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