Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: Zelle Collection, American & European

Sat, May 14, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, May 15, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 546

Important Abijah Parmenter

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
Revolutionary Engraved Powder Horn and Accoutrements American, 1775, the horn engraved "Abijah Parmenter his horn made on Winter Hill in Charleston Octob the 13 1775 Lebty", decorated with three-masted sloop of war [Lively,] a fort, cat, one-masted sailing vessel, stags, with wood cap within a zigzag edge, engraved at Winter Hill Fort, 13-1/4 in.; with a leather pouch and strap, shot bag, bone-handled pen knife, wood-handled sheath knife, wrought iron rattail spoon, lead bar fragment or bullet mold, bag of powder also signed with names Reuben Johnson and Joseph Parmenter. Condition: extensive wear to leather pouch, shot bag, knife scabbard, and ends of woven strap. Notes: The Winter Hill Fort is closely associated with the Battle of Bunker Hill.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Condition

extensive wear to leather pouch, shot bag, knife scabbard, and ends of woven strap