Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023
Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 589
Engraved Map Powder Horn
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
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, brass dispenser spring valve spout, approximately 12-1/2 in. overall length
Condition
good overall, mild discoloration commensurate with age and usage, butt plug and spout possibly later, engravings may be revised engravings to an earlier horn
