Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1016
Engraved Map Powder Horn
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
impressive horn with detailed imagery of Albany, New York and surrounding areas, "Saratoga", "Shacedety" (Schenectady?), "North River", "Helf Moon" (sic), "Mohawk R", "Royal Block Hows" (sic), "Fort Edward", "Fort Schiller", "Fort Hunter", "Fort Stanwix", "Fort Henry", "Fort Miller", "Fort Harkman", ships in harbor scene with Union Jack flag flying, British Royal Coat of Arms over "Dieu Et Mon Droit" (Divine Right of God) and encircling "Honi Suit Qui Mal y Pense" (Shamed by he who thinks evil of it), also engraved "Jacob Beal/his horn/Sept. 10th, 1779", walnut butt with large integral button, later brass dispenser spring valve, approximately 12 in. length
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
good overall, discoloration commensurate with age and usage
