1539
American Engraved Powder Horn, Maryland Assoc.
Estimate:
$600 - $900
Sold
$350
Live Auction
April 6th, 2024 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Inscribed "GEO W. SHOW / 1771" (identified with George Show, a resident of Washington Co., Maryland and by family tradition used by him in War of 1812) with no further decoration; cow horn with carved mouth, the butt with turned wooden cap secured with brads, centering an iron staple for suspension, with carved wood stopper, 11 1/4 in. L.
Condition
Considerable damage from horn worms, affecting the date but otherwise leaving the design clear. Other wear consistent with age and use
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from W. Guthman in 1995. With collection tag of Dr. George McCauley, Hagerstown, Md., dated 1903. With copies of relevant documents and research.
