1541
American Powder Horn, Maryland, War of 1812 Period
Estimate:
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$400
Live Auction
April 6th, 2024 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
A shaved horn without engraved decoration, with tag inscribed by Dr. George McCauley of Hagerstown, MD, c. 1903, stating "used by Old Robert Hindman of Cecil Co., MD. (identified with Robert Hindman, Sr., 1781-1855, resident of Cecil Co., buried in West Nottingham Cemetery, served as a private in the 30th Regt. (Miller's) of the Maryland militia in war of 1812); cow horn, thinned and polished, with conical butt cap, 12 3/8 in. L.
Condition
Horn with some chipping near the butt edge
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from William Guthman, 1995. Together with some documentation.
