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Lot 3484

A large, finely incised powder horn
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$409.50 inc. premium

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A large, finely incised powder horn

The 13 inch cow horn with dark 6 inch spout section carved with multiple rings alternating with faceted panels and fitted with a brass suspension ring. The translucent lower section carved on one side with a Federal eagle, and E Pluribus Unum riband over an ornamental loving cup, the reverse with framed verse Arouse jolly bacchus the horn to embrace,/'Twill cheer up the spirits to follow the chase,/It will brac (sic) up the nerves the game to pursue,/And cause the bold huntsman to give the halloo. Flat, black-painted wooden plug, secured with numerous small brass studs, enclosed in a decorative border and fitted with a later suspension mount.
Condition: Fine. Some chipping around plug.

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