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Lot 3482
A rare early California carved folk art powder horn -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoUS$1,500 - US$2,500
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A rare early California carved folk art powder horn
Measuring 15 inches long, with three relief carved pie-crust rings below spout. Carved with scenes of a rattlesnake, birds on a tall cactus in bloom, geometric traceries, three crucifixes, and the phrase Around the Missions in Lower Califonia(sic) near the base. Body round with dark patina. Plug with dark finish and dated 1781 with initials TA. Two small holes around base for sling.
Condition: Very Good. Very dark smooth patina. Wear line along body, age cracks around spout. Horn with raised grain in many areas. Some minor chips form period of use. Old cork in center of plug.
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Condition: Very Good. Very dark smooth patina. Wear line along body, age cracks around spout. Horn with raised grain in many areas. Some minor chips form period of use. Old cork in center of plug.
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