1515 of 400 lots
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Native American Engraved Powder Horn, 18th Century
Estimate:
$4,000 - $5,000
Passed
Live Auction
April 6th, 2024 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Inscribed "AT / 1824" (identity untraced, probably considerably later than the original creation)carved in shallow relief and engraved with a pair of Indians raising a wine glass together; another seated and drinking from a glass, with a head lying nearby; a soldier firing a gun; a mermaid with a fish; assorted animals and stylized plants; several other faint markings; cow horn with carved spout; the edge serrate, with a tab for suspension, inset wooden butt cap, 12 in. L.
Condition
Cracks near spout mended with early lashing. Areas of weathering and wear consistent with age and use
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from William Guthman, September, 1992. Accompanied by copies of documents and research.