AMERICAN CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN
c. 1800, War of 1812 period, initialed W.N.W.
large musket size, scrimshawed with seven scenes incl. a female figure, man on horseback, an alligator, a soldier on horseback, etc., each framed within a floral garland, 15"
Prov.: Stanton-Davis Farms, Stonington, CT
Overall very good and untouched condition. Minor handling marks and chips. Original base plug scuffed.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 147 : AMERICAN CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED POWDER HORN
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