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Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1015

Revolutionary War Era Engraved Powder Horn

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

highly engraved horn with map of buildings and cityscapes, one labeled "Quibeck" (sic), other imagery triple masted sailing vessel, names "Jacob Flickinger" and "Wilhelm Beck", date "Anno J776" found near butt end, 14 in. length

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

good overall, mellowing of color to one side, chipping at neck, loss at tip exposing lodged partial stopper, some engraving underneath dark toning