18
Leather Hunting Bag and Powder Horn From Virginia
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$250
Timed Auction
Closing May 17th, 2022 I Americana, Book, and Stamp Discovery Auction
Category
Description
The horn inscribed "R. L. Williams / Bull Run," later 18th century, comprising a black leather hunting bag with divided interior and broad strap, suspending on a secondary strap a powder horn with wooden fittings, inscribed with owner's name and home in stippled script, and further engraved with a turkey and goose; the horn, 11 in. L.
Condition
Bag has a repaired slit on the flap and straps have been reinforced
Provenance
From the Estate of a collector, Silver Spring, MD. Purchased from Patricia Clegg Antiques, 2005.
