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
Buyer Pays Actual Shipping Cost--Shipping estimates can be provided prior to the sale. After the sale, items must be paid for before shipping quotes will be provided. Clients are also welcomed to make their own shipping arrangements. We can also provide a list of transport companies for items too large to be shipped.