Scrimshaw powder horn, American, 1810, cow horn inscribed with American eagle over monogram "G. A. M" over inscription "Mississippi, March 9th 1810", carved wooden plug and cover, wear consistent with age and use including very minor checking and light scratches, 9 3/4" l.
Three Powder Horns & Leather Shot FlaskTwo of the horns show good age, the third is modern. Leather shot flask is marked "Am. Flask Co.," and has nice hunting scene. Shows wear and is missing one of the brass lips in measuring tube. Smallest, 5" L. and largest, 10" L.
Carved Powder Horn, 20th century, the horn with relief-carved hunting scene and an eagle-carved spout, lg. 9 in. Estimate $100-150 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Group of Pewter Wares: Variously marked. Comprising: Six chargers Seventeen plates A falgon A power horn A sugar bowl A sugar sifter A two handled cup A powder horn A jug and cover A coffee pot The largest 16 3/4 in. diam. Property from the Estate of James W. DeLasho Condition Condition consistent with age and use. Some overall oxidation, bruises, and pitting to the metal. A few warped. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
Blanket Chest and a Group of Mostly Wooden Domestic Items, including a lapped-seam covered box with finger joinery, a hanging wall box, a powder horn, and a carved treen ladle, ht. to 17, wd. to 37 1/2, dp. to 17 1/2 in. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
FIVE 19TH C. POWDER HORNS; TWO PRIMING; TWO WITH FLAT WOOD LIDS AND TWO WITH DOMED WOOD LIDS, ONE MISSING LID AND INSCRIBED "DANIEL BOONE" ON SIDE,ALL FIVE MISSING PLUG AT TIP, WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE, CRACKS...Five 19th C. powder horns; two priming; two with flat wood lids and two with domed wood lids, one missing lid and inscribed "Daniel Boone" on side,all five missing plug at tip, wear consistent with age and use, cracks, loss, sold as is, size range largest 17" l. to 3 1/2" l.
DESK ACCESSORIES AND SMALL FURNISHINGS, MOSTLY 20TH C., SEVEN PIECES, INCLUDING: PAIR OF HALF-COLUMN MARBLE BOOKENDS, CRANBERRY STONE WITH WHITE STRIATIONS, 6 3/4" H.; PAIR OF DECORATIVE CERAMIC BALLS WITH WHITE STAMP...Desk accessories and small furnishings, mostly 20th C., seven pieces, including: pair of half-column marble bookends, cranberry stone with white striations, 6 3/4" h.; pair of decorative ceramic balls with white stamped floral decoration on deep red ground, loss to finish, 3 1/2" diam.; Russian lacquer jar with cover, sleigh ride decoration to front, no signature observed, 5 1/2" h.; powder horn, missing cap; and a wooden box/ cigarette dispenser with contrasting inlay, 3 3/4" h., all with wear consistent with age and use, sold as is.
LARGE POWDER HORN. American 19th century. With horn measure. 18''l. Wear and age cracks to the plug and with minor insect damage at the plug end.
LOT OF 3 POWDER HORNS. (1) Priming horn cut down to 6-1/2" horn dated "June 15, 1804" with 2-headed eagle with crown, vines, ships, and buildings (Independence Hall??). Generally good condition with one chipped & cracked area at the base. (2) 14" horn with nearly identical scrimshaw work, dated "May 12, 1803". Dbl headed eagle with crwon. Miscellaneous quotes are of the same design. Mermaid is the same shape & unicorn with shield is the same except for the teeth. Decoration & chipped carving around the neck is also identical. Carrying strap staple is copper. (3) 17" earlyleather covered master horn. Hair-on leather has been stitched together around one side & around the bottom. Carrying strap is broken & attached with copper wire. Spout is missing. Pc of leather missing at stopper. CONDITION: Shows considerable age. 4-57094 X147 (1,000-2,000)
33 Firearms References: British & Early American: The Bedford County Rifle and Its Makers by Calvin Hetrick; Firearms of The American Revolution 1775-1783 by George C. Neumann; Firearms on The Frontier: Guns at Fort Michilimackinac 1715-1781 by T. M. Hamilton; Sixguns By Keith The Standard Reference Work by Elmer Keith; Firearms of The American West 1866-1894 by Louis A. Garavaglia & Charles G. Worman; The Stagecoach Museum Gun Collection published by Saign, Donaldson and Fiet; The Evolution of U. S. Martial Single Shot Arms by The National Rifle Association; Civil War Small Arms by An American Rifleman Reprint; Americans and Their Guns by Trefethen and Serven; United States Firearms The First Century 1776-1875 by David F. Butler; Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821 by Sidney B. Brinckerhoff & Pierce A. Chamberlain; Weapons of The American Revolution and accoutrements by Warren Moore; Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783 by Harold L. Peterson; Engraved Powder Horns by Nathan L. Swayze; The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle Longrifle Series by Ned H. Roberts; The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle Revised and Enlarged From the Privately Printed Edition by Ned H. Roberts; The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle by Henry J. Kauffman; Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850 published by The Kentucky Rifle Association; Thoughts on The Kentucky Rifle In Its Golden Age by Mary Ann Cresswell et al. ; The Flintlock: Its Origin and Development by Torsten Lenk; The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling; The Shooting Field with Holland & Holland by Peter King; The British Duelling Pistol by John Atkinson; The Handgun by Geoffrey Boothroyd; Guns of the Empire by George Markham; Revolvers of the British Services by Chamberlain & Taylerson; Game Guns & Rifles by Richard Akehurst; Revolving Arms by A. W. F. Taylerson; Boothroyd's Revised Directory of British Gunmakers by Geoffrey Boothroyd; Sidelocks and Boxlocks by Geoffrey Boothroyd; Flintlock Guns and Rifles by F. Wilkinson; Cartridge Carbines of the British Army by Alan Petrillo; Martini-Henry . 450 Rifles and Carbines by Dennis Lewis; Provenance: From the Collection of M. C. "Red" Wiest, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Condition generally good condition; some with shelf wear, frontisplate of previous owner, bumped corners, scattered foxing, scratches and small tears to dust jackets
SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN, AMERICAN, 1810, COW HORN INSCRIBED WITH AMERICAN EAGLE OVER MONOGRAM "G. A. M" OVER INSCRIPTION "MISSISSIPPI,...Scrimshaw powder horn, American, 1810, cow horn inscribed with American eagle over monogram "G. A. M" over inscription "Mississippi, March 9th 1810", carved wooden plug and cover, wear consistent with age and use including very minor checking and light scratches, 9 3/4" l.
Contemporary Hunting Bag and Powder Horn by Judd Brennan This bag measures 8'' x 10'' with long leather strap. Engraved 11'' powder horn with eagle and shield and hunting warrior. Judson J. Brennan was born in Lansing Michigan where he developed an interest in early American long rifles especially the beautiful and artistic flintlock rifles that were hand-made by artisans during the Golden Age of American frontier craftsmanship. Condition: Excellent.
SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN OF WHALER JAMES BATES, 1838 A handsome and whimsical horn inscribed ‘JAMES S. Bates / February 1. 1838’” in . : SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN OF WHALER JAMES BATES, 1838 A handsome and whimsical horn inscribed 'JAMES S. Bates / February 1. 1838'" in a rectangular cartouche above a vibrant coastal landscape and whaling scene that wraps around the circumference of the base. Scrimshaw base plate depicts a brig-rigged whaleship flying an American flag. Whaling scene includes a whaleship and two six-man whaleboats, one poised to harpoon a spouting surfaced whale. Coastline view of a lighthouse, with an arrow-shaped weathervane on its cupola, a large house that appears to be a tavern or inn with a fenced-in yard and a signpost at its corner, with a woman in front waving with a kerchief and a man firing at a large bird perched atop the signpost. Further detailed with trees, birds, a figure in the doorway of the tower, a long pennant flying from the ship's mast, and lettering on the tavern sign--possibly a whimsical play on words: 'ENTER INN'. Cartouche with rope and crosshatch border; crosshatch design near end of horn. 8 in. L with 2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. oval base. Missing brass charger and with 3 insect graze holes, 2 in. dark portion of horn and one just past whale's tail, not obscuring engraving work. James Harvey Bates was born in Rochester, Massachusetts on July 1, 1822, the son of Captain Sylvester, Jr. and Melintha (nee Clark) Bates. Bates was listed as a mariner in census records and in his death certificate. Although he died November 2, 1846, his death was not entered in the town records until May 1, 1847, listing him as dying of consumption, aged 24 years, 4 months and 1 day. This date of entry would suggest he died at sea on a long voyage and his death could not be recorded until his ship touched land, or the news of his death was relayed via another ship. Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Scrimshaw decorated powder horn, American, early 19th C., turned wood cap with knob finial (some loss) on scrimshaw decorated horn with house, owl, and imaginary animals, wear consistent with age including some scattered discolorations, checking, chips to edge, etc., sold as is, 12" l.
Two Powder Horns, America, 19th century, one horn with carved decoration depicting a rooster, ships, fish, and a homestead, and an undecorated horn, lg. to 6 1/4 in. Estimate $600-800 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Small Group of Assorted Arms and Military Accessories, including a small spear, a James Dixon & Sons bronze and brass powder flask with relief decoration of a rabbit and game birds, a carved powder horn, and four assorted pistols. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Group of copper and brass items 19th / 20th century Together with a powder horn. largest pot H: 9 in. Dia: 13 in. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
GUN: Colt 1860 single action percussion revolver, c. 1860, 44 caliber, matching serial #88528 throughout, appears complete, works mechanically, along with a powder horn, wear consistent with age and use including missing wedge screw and heavy brown patina.
American French-Indian Powder Horn. The aged yellow horn covered in etchings of period architectural drawings of two churches, public buildings, houses, a ship with a flag, a naive profile portrait of man and a deer, etched "Jacob Orcutt" in large letters vertically across the horn, the wider aperture filled with a wood plug with a raised ring held in place by pins. Jacob Orcutt, Roxbury, Massachusetts Circa 1755. Length 9 inches (22.8 cm). Another horn engraved by Jacob Orcutt dated 1775 with inscription to his brother was offered as Lot #1 on April 29, 2009 at Cowan's Auction in Cincinnati, Ohio. This horn has descended in the family to present day owner.
Two Bayonets, Three Powder Flasks, and a Knife, c. 19th/20th century, two Middle Eastern brass powder flasks, a Middle Eastern powder horn with brass fittings, a Middle Eastern knife, and two bayonets with scabbards and frogs. Estimate $200-400 Some worm holes in the horn, dents in brass, some light rust on steel parts. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA POWDER HORN, CARVED AND INSCRIBED NATHAN HATCH, 1775, ROXBURY CAMP, BOSTON. 13"L X 3"DIAM (AT WIDEST)American Revolutionary War Era Powder Horn, carved and inscribed Nathan Hatch, 1775, Roxbury Camp, Boston., Inscribed "Nathan Hatch HT, Horn Roxbury Camps, 1775," with carved view of Boston, arial plan of camp and geometric designs. Biography from WikiTree: On 6 August 1832, Nathan Hatch age seventy-four of Cavendish, Vermont made application for pension based on his service in the Revolution. In June 1775, he enlisted from Tolland in the company of Capt. Abraham Tyler and regiment of Col. Huntington for a term of five months. The company was at New London, Stonington, and Roxbury before being dismissed at the end of five months. In the summer of 1776 from Alstead, New Hampshire, he enlisted in the company of Capt. Jason Wetherbee of Charlestown for five months. Immediately after, he and six or seven others who had not had smallpox were ordered to remain in Charlestown and be inoculated with the smallpox which they did, and as soon as they were well of the smallpox, they marched to Mount Independence. His third enlistment was in the summer of 1777 from Walpole, New Hampshire for two months in the company of Capt. Christopher Webber in Col. Hibbard's regiment of Gen. Stark's brigade. They marched to Bennington where he participated in the battle of Bennington where Lieut. Waldo of his company was wounded, and Sgt. Eastman was shot in the chest and died three days later. After Bennington, they marched to Bemis Heights, New York but about the time they arrived, his two-month enlistment was expired, and he was dismissed. Nathan further reported he was born at Tolland on 17 September 1757 and resided in Tolland until his first enlistment. He was then in Alstead where his father had moved two or three years before. When his father went to Alstead, Nathan was left in Tolland with his older brother. In April 1777, Nathan went from Alstead to Walpole and from Walpole to Windsor, Vermont where he resided five years. He remained in Reading about twenty-five years before moving to Cavendish three years previously. On 18 March 1834, Nathan requested transfer of his pension from Vermont to Washington County, New York where he planned to remain. Dimensions: 13"L x 3"diam (at widest)
POWDER FLASKS AND HORNS 19th CenturyIncludes two undecorated powder horns, a copper powder flask with stag decoration, and two powder flasks, one with embossed dog decoration. Heights 5 to 9". Together with a late 19th Century bag made from mattress ticking."ConditionWear consistent with age.
5 vols. Firearms, Weapons & Accoutrements: Wilson, R. L. Steel Canvas, The Art of American Arms. New York: Random House, (1995). Oblong 4to, orig. leatherette, d/j (slightly creased). Color plates, other illus. * Johnston, James R. Accoutrements II: Kentucky Rifles and Pistols, Tomahawks, Axes, Knives, [etc]. 1750-1850. Golden Age Arms Co. , n. d. 4to, orig. cloth, d/j. Illus. Near Fine. * Minnis, Gordon B. American Primitive Knives, 1770-1870. Museum Restoration Service, (1983). 4to, orig. bds. , d/j (some staining). Illus. * Guthman, William H. Drums A'beating, Trumpets Sounding, Artistically Carved Powder Horns.. 1746-1881. Hartford: Connecticut Historical Society, 1993. Sm. folio, orig. cloth, gilt, d/j. Color plates, other illus. Inscribed & signed by Guthman on title page. NF. * Madison, Grant. The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch, Its Contents. (York, Pa. ) , (1977). 4to, orig. cloth, d/j (some creasing & edge wear). Illus. Inscribed & signed by Madison.
Daniel Barns's Siege of Boston Powder Horn: Daniel Barns's Siege of Boston Powder Horn, c. 1775, carved horn (plug missing), engraved "Great you Lord North muft Condefcend/And prove America, s true Faithfull Friend/And Give us Liberty or Els Expect/powder and Ball to do the Effect/Dated Roxbury July 3d AD 1775/Daniel Barns His/horn, " with incised compass work, foliate designs, and "Lord North with the Devil, " with with a faceted spout, overall lg. 13 1/2 in. . . Note: According to Bill Guthman in Drums A' Beating, Trumpets Sounding, there are three other known Siege of Boston horns attributed to the same maker, who he called the "Simsbury" carver. The most likely Daniel Barns to have carried this horn was from Brookfield, Massachusetts. He was a corporal in Captain Jonathan Barns's company, Colonel Jonathan Warner's regiment that marched April 19, 1775, after they received word that the British regulars had marched to Concord to destroy military supplies. According to the town history, Barns joined Captain Peter Harwood's company, Colonel Ebenezer Learned's regiment and went into camp at Roxbury on May 19, 1775. He later served in the 6th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army in 1777 and 1778. . Estimate $6, 000-8, 000 . . Horn has a few nicks and scratches from use and the plug is missing but it is in overall very good condition and shows powder staining on the interior of the horn from use. . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
American Carved and Polychrome Powder Horn, circa 1890: Exclusive on Bidsquare American Carved and Polychrome Powder Horn, circa 1890, a flowering vine above a wraparound stylized American flag, above the phrase "In defence of Liberty with Honour" . Length 13 in. Condition Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact. Overall Dimensions Unit: Height: 0. 00 Width: 0. 00 Depth: 0. 00 Weight: 0. 00
LATE 1800S BUFFALO POWDER HORN W/ SHOULDER STRAPFeatured in this lot is this late 1800s buffalo powder horn. The powder horn shows a dark color and a 90 degree curve to the horn. Near the larger opening is a small hole with string thread through it, acting as a sling, and is attached to the bottom portion of leather. The leather shows wear from its antique age and use throughout the years. No inscriptions or marks are present. The powder horn shows good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The powder horn measures a diameter of 2 15/16" at the top and a diameter of 3/4" at the bottom opening. The length of the powder horn is 10".
French and Indian War Powder Horn of Rufus Hill, mid to late 1750s, engraved horn with birds, animals, and foliate designs, marked on the side BY POWDER & BALL/THE FRENCH SHALL FALL/RUFUS HILL, pine plug carved with a shell design, lg. 10 in. Note: Rufus Hill was from Stonington, Connecticut, and served in the militia at various times during the conflict. The proceeds of this sale go to the East Lyme Puppetry Project, Inc. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Part of the spout is missing, and there are small area's of horn loss by the plug, overall in very good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Dragon-carved Powder Horn Mounted to a Wooden Base, ht. 5, wd. 6, dp. 2 in. Estimate $800-1,200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CONTEMPORARY POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORNContemporary Polychrome Scrimshaw Powder Horn, engraved with tobacco pipe-smoking Native American, elk, wolverine and catfish; inscribed: "Charles De Granville 1673"; wooden base plug and stopper (good quality replica)
Length 10 in. Diameter 3 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
Early 19th Century Jamaica Scrimshaw Powder Horn: British, circa 1820, signed "Stony Hill/Jamaica/West Indies/J Mitchell" over emblem for 33rd Regiment of the Light Infantry, and decorated with a mermaid, ship, monkey, centipede and scorpion, vignette with hand reaching for frothy glass and "Take Hold", carved spout, engraved metal collar with removable stopper incised "SK", fitted wood cap, four holes drilled near cap, 13-1/2 in. Literature: Ivor No‰el Hume, All the Best Rubblish, New York and London: Harper and Row, 1974, pages 261-266, ill. Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities Condition egg shaped surface damage over four legged creature on bottom, cracks along edge of horn near crack, overall wear consistent with age
Folk Carved Powder Horn: Folk Carved Powder Horn, New England, 1836, cream-colored horn with black spout decorated with a frigate, militia soldier, town and tavern buildings, dogs, birds, and seaside waterfowl, inscribed "NATHL W. QUIUNT/1836, " with red-stained base plug, lg. 12 in. . Estimate $800-1, 200 . . . The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617. 350. 5400 or Marlborough/508. 970. 3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
1775 SCRIMSHAW & CARVED STEER HORN POWDER FLASKFor your consideration is this 1775 steer horn scrimshaw and carved powder horn signed CW. The powder horn flask shows beautiful carvings and scrimshaw throughout the piece. The end has a finely crafted beveled design with a carved raised ridge. The scrimshaw reads, "ROXBVRYCAM MAY 12 1775 / LIB, YINVADEDBY BRITAN", with the makers mark at the bottom reading, "C. W." The powder flask shows human effigies fighting with swords on top of a structure while a horse effigy stands near by. Around the rim of the larger opening are small punched holes, once used to hold an end cap to keep the powder from spilling out. Overall the powder flask shows good condition overall with some wear from its age and use over the years but no obvious signs of damage are present. The diameter of the small opening is 1", while the larger opening measures a 3" diameter. The length of the powder flask is 12 1/2". The powder flask weighs approximately 10 ounces.
Engraved Powder Horn, c. 1785, with chip-carved spout extending to the decoration, inscribed "CALEB FOSTER Junr.s Horn," above the initials "JG" and dated "1785," engraved with figures of two men engaged in a sword duel, and animals including a bear, a deer, and a donkey, all surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs, the pine cap attached with metal tacks, approx. lg. 14 1/2 in. Note: According to an 1833 State of New York legal document, a Caleb Foster "entered the said service [of the United States] at the new town of Stamford in the County of Dutchess in the State of New York in the spring of the year 1778, the militia having called out an alarm and joined Captain Henry Humphreys Company and Col. Cornelius Humphrey's regiment of militia, and was immediately marched to Fishkill." The six-page document goes on to detail Foster's account of his military record, naming the officers under whom he served, and many of his actions. Estimate $2,000-4,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Pair Black Forest Hunt Trophy Plaques: Continental, late 19th century, cartouche shaped oak plaques with finely carved slain hunt animals, one of wild deer with shotgun, game net and powder horn, one of a goat with shotgun, ice pick, powder horn and game bag, 33-1/2 x 18 in. , Provenance: Private Collection, Candlewood Lake, Connecticut Condition clean break to front leg of goat, minimal surface scratching consistent with use and age
Spyglass, Powder Horn, Cleaning Rod, Small Knife, and Cross Bow, c. 19th/20th century, leather covered brass spyglass, powder horn with wooden plug, wooden cleaning rod, and small Persian-style knife. Estimate $100-200 Leather loose on spyglass, some worm holes on horn. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Four Powder Horns, c. early 19th century, a carved and engraved Spanish horn; a carved horn with ornate plug and a head at the spout; a small carved and engraved horn (missing the plug); and a small plain horn with pine plug and stopper. Provenance: The collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society. Estimate $300-500 Some patina and wear appropriate to their age. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
FOUR POWDER FLASKS, 18TH / 19TH C., INCLUDING: THREE ANIMAL HORNS, ONE MISSING LID, ONE WITH DOMED WOOD LID AND ONE WITH FLAT BRASS LID, ALL WITH WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE INCLUDING SURFACE WEAR, CHIPS AND CRAC...Four powder flasks, 18th / 19th C., including: three animal horns, one missing lid, one with domed wood lid and one with flat brass lid, all with wear consistent with age and use including surface wear, chips and cracks, etc., largest: 12" l., smallest: 9" l.; along with a 19th C. nailsea glass powder horn, concentric pattern through clear crystal base glass, wear consistent with age including abundant surface scratching and firing imperfection to shoulder, etc.,10" l., all pieces missing plugs.
A carved powder horn of uncertain age elaborately carved with a face, two snakes, the legend "Sam Davis / Moriston Camp / New Jersey / 1781", and a verse: "Now Tories all what can ye say / Come is this not a griper / While your hopes is pissed away / Tis you must pay the piper." Overall length approximately 14 1/2 inches.
Includes small ceremonial Meiji drum on later stand and powder horn on later stand. Powder horn shows signs of wear and age wear on middle of horn as well as a tear in the cloth over the top. Drum also shows signs of age. Wear on the gold on the top and bottom see images. Overall generally good condition. Horn measures 10.5'' long and the drum measures 4.5''. Shipping weight 2.6 lbs.
Early American Powder Horn With Bee Hive End Cap 12'' horn with hand turned end cap and reenforced brass nozzle. Craved into are two rows of soliders one row wearing mitres and the other wearing Dragoon caps. also it appears like a row of tents. fading with age. Condition: Very good.
SEVEN SILVER NOVELTY ITEMS Late 19th-to-Mid-20th CenturySterling silver unless otherwise noted. 1) Norwegian powder horn-form pomander. Height 2.25. 2) Miniature rocking chair. Height 1.25". 3) Miniature andiron. Height 1". 4) Book-form box. Length 1.5". 5) Mexican box with domed cover. Length 1". 6) Unmarked filigree miniature grain mill. Length 2.25". 7) Silver plated carriage and groom drawn by a silver horse and reins marked for Hanau. Length 3". Approx. 2.0 troy oz. weighable."ConditionHorse and carriage are married. Wear to silver-plate on carriage. All with age-typical wear.
2 Antique Powder Horns w/ Indian: Measures 11" tall x 3" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements. Condition Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
1850'S PERCUSSION PISTOL AND IDENTIFIED POWDER HORN: Circa 1850's American percussion pistol manufactured with a cut down Kentucky rifle barrel. Crude workmanship indicates custom creation. Walnut grip. Action works fine. Note overall condition with dark age, minor surface pitting around nipple. Barrel measures 7'', overall 11 1/2'' long. Comes with 1854 dated powder horn inscribed ''ASA SMYTH HIS HORN 1854''. Note chip, no stopper.
5 POWDER HORNS & FLASKS: Comprising; 2- Antique copper powder horns. 2- Early powder horns with leather straps. 1- Civil War era leather powder flask, having an embossed hunting scene. Largest Approx. 9.75'' l x 2.25'' w.
CONDITION: Leather missing cap, wear to all commensurate with age and use.
MAGNIFICENT & HISTORIC KING GEORGE'S WAR PERIOD POWDER HORN INSCRIBED TO LIEUT. JOHN BRIDGE, POSSIBLY USED AT LEXINGTON & CONCORD. One of the most important early North American powder horns to be offered to the public through auction in many years. This large horn measures 15-1/2" overall with a domed walnut plug measuring 3-3/4" in diameter. Includes features of both the King George's War school & the early Lake George School of engraving. Decorations are similar to the same carver as the William Smith horn & the David Fletcher horn, both photographed on pages 73 & 74 of Drums A' Beating, Trumpets Sounding. Spout of the horn is carved with a zigzag decoration, below which there is a ring with chipped carving. Body of the horn begins with a scalloped edge, decorated with a ring of crosshatched quatrefoils, below which there is a wide band of stylized floral engraving. Body of the horn has a large rectangular cartouche measuring approx. 7-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide, in which the owner is named as "Lieut. Iohn Bridge" (John Bridge). Immediately below, in another rectangular panel, is carved "Chegnecto Augt 1t 1755." There are 9 other cartouches carved on the body of the horn with the same stylized floral engraving as the band above surrounding them. Within the cartouches are carved a bird, fish, unicorn, fox, goose, sheep & calf, mermaid, a small flintlock musket, and a large panel depicting the Duke of Cumberland on horseback with his hand raised in the air. Above the name panel is a narrow rectangular band carved with the head of an old man with his locks flowing into a trail of scrollwork with stylized flowers. Walnut plug is dome shaped, rising about 3/4" higher than the edge of the horn and is secured by 10 handcut iron nails. The file accompanying this horn contains notes & a good deal of research & information on John Bridge. King George's War is a little known action which involved the British attempt to drive the French out of their fortifications on the Isthmus of Chignecto as a part of a 4-pronged expedition into Nova Scotia in 1755. One thousand men from Massachusetts Bay were a part of this expedition, having aid from New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, & New York. French Privateers were preying on New England fisherman working the Grand Banks for years prior. This action was the most successful of the 4-pronged attack & spurred the idea of a necessity for political union of the English-American colonies in Charles Mahaffie, Jr.'s book, A Land of Discord Always, Acadia From its Beginning to the Expulsion of its People 1604-1755. He indicates that it was decided in the year 1755 that the presence of such a large population of French settlers north of the colonies presented danger to King George's holdings. It was further decided to disband these French settlers & transport them south to the various colonies. In doing so King George would enjoy an increase in the population of his colonies while at the same time disbursing these French peoples so they could no longer pose any threat as a serious union. Resulting action in 1755 was extremely successful & thousands of French, known as Arcadians, were removed from Nova Scotia and sent to various colonies. In fact, the population in Louisiana now known as Cajuns, originated from this action. In 1755 Col. John Winslow was sent with four companies of Americans & charged with de-populating Nova Scotia and destroying Grand Pre & the farms around it. In the book, Journal of Col. John Winslow of the Provincial Troops in the Autumn of The Year 1755, he mentions a Lieutenant commission being received for Mr. Bridge. Also in the Nova Scotia Historical Society, under which is believed to be the diary of John Thomas, there is a mention also of a commission, not dated, for Mr. Bridge. John Bridge's father was Ebeneezer Bridge, born about 1700, and his mother was Mary Roberts, born around the same time. They were wedded by Rev. Cotton Mather. John Bridge was born in 1723 and later died in 1794. He became a very successful silversmith & he and others of his brothers were participants in the Revolutionary War. His brother, Rev. Ebeneezer Bridge, was a famous minister in Chelmsford, Mass. and in Rev. Ebeneezer's diary there are recorded certain notations regarding brother John who was the same lietenant having owned this horn. In one instance in his diary, dated April 26, 1755, Ebeneezer states, "Boston. Took leave of brother John going on the expedition to Nova Scotia." Later in his diary on July 26, 1757 Rev. Ebeneezer also writes "My brother, John Bridge, arrived here on his way from Lake George, he being one that was taken by the French and stripped by the Indians, when Fort William Henry was taken from us". Rev. Ebeneezer is referring to an incident, which took place after the fall of the fort. While surrounded by the Indians, the captives were ordered to take off their cloths and give them to the Indians, who in turn began to fight over the cloths. The captives then began taking their cloths off and throwing them in all directions. While the Indians ran after them and fought over them, most of the captives were able to escape, including Bridge. Lt. John Bridge is not listed in the Army lists and it is well known that the officers in the provincial units in most cases were not mentioned. However although he & many others were left out of the official Army lists, Rev. Ebeneezer's diary conclusively proves that he was most certainly there. Of further note & of tremendous interest are the facts that a number of more than one John Bridge participated in the Revolutionary War. In fact there is a John Bridge, registered as one of the immortal 77, who stood by Capt. John Parker at Lexington & Concord on that very first fateful event which precipitated the initiation of the Revolutionary War. In spite of considerable research on our behalf & the discovery of various Bridges who participated in the Revolutionary War, including a certain John Bridge, who was with Capt. John Parker, we cannot conclusively prove that this same Lt. John Bridge is the one & the same with Capt. Parker. If in fact a further extended research can prove this fact it most certainly will enhance the value of this extraordinary powder horn greatly. A fantastic & historic opportunity to own a wonderfully inscribed & embellished military horn from the King George's War/French & Indian War that is in outstanding condition. Additional research should reveal more details about John Bridge's service and could be of even more extraordinary interest. CONDITION: Excellent. Body of the horn has a beautiful mottled honey brown age patina. Carvings are deep & undisturbed. Only 1/3 of the decorative ring around the spout remains. Approx. 1/4" of the horn was trimmed at the back end and the plug is a period replacement or the orig but moved. 4-57127 (17,500-27,500)
Six Hunting-related Items, 19th century, a small powder horn, two leather powder flasks: one with embossed hunting scenes, an incised horn rundlet, and two small leather shot flasks, lg. to 8 3/4 in. Estimate $200-300 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Engraved Powder Horn, Fort No. 4, New Hampshire, c. 1757, the horn inscribed "Benjamin Bellows Jun'r/His Horn made at No. 4/August 30th 1757," below a verse reading: "Tis Beft abroad with for[ei]gn foes to fight/And not at Home to feel their Hatefull fpite/Where all our friends of e'ery fex and age/Would be Expof'd unto their cruel Rage," ornamented with stylized floral, scrolled foliate, and geometric designs with a recessed throat with raised ring near the tip, the pine plug centered with an iron staple is fastened to the horn with wooden pegs, lg. approx. 17 1/2 in.
Provenance: Family descent.
Note: This horn belonged to Benjamin Bellows, Jr., the son of Colonel Benjamin Bellows, who was born on May 26, 1712, in Lancaster, Massachusetts. He served in the British army in several of the wars against the French in North America. He was also a skilled surveyor and surveyed most of the towns on both sides of the Connecticut River granted by Massachusetts Governor Benning Wentworth. He was purported to have held title to some 9,000 acres in Vermont and New Hampshire at the time of his death in 1777. The town of Bellows Falls, Vermont, was named after him although he lived across the Connecticut River in Walpole, New Hampshire. Benjamin Bellows married Abigail Stearns on October 7, 1736, and together they had eight children.
Literature: This horn bears similar design elements to the Lake George School of horn decoration, executed during the French and Indian War (1755-1763). See Drums A'beating, Trumpets Sounding: Artistically Carved Powder Horns in the Provincial Manner 1746-1781, by William H. Guthman, Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, Connecticut, pp. 23, 90, 118, and color plate 8. The "No. 4" in the inscription refers to one of the frontier fortresses, Fort No. 4, which at the time was the northern outpost of colonial settlements of nine townships built along the Connecticut River. The Fort was completed in 1746. The area later became the site of Charlestown, New Hampshire. An incident at No. 4, occurred on August 30, the same day inscribed on the powder horn, was recorded in History of Keene New Hampshire, by Simon Goodell Griffin, p. 118. "On the 30th of August that place was again visited by the savages. Eleven of them went to the house of Capt. James Johnson, about 100 rods north of the fort, captured him and his wife, three children, a young sister of Mrs. Johnson, Ebenezer Farnsworth and Peter Larabee, and took them to Crown point and thence to Canada.
This and the outrages at Stevenstown were committed by the St. Francis Indians and their allies, the Schaghticokes and Squawkheags, who formerly inhabited this region."
252 Please note that the owner of the powder horn, Benjamin Bellows, Jr., was the son of Colonel Benjamin Bellows, namesake of Bellows Falls, New Hampshire.
1/4 x 3/4 in. loss on tip, some old edge losses to horn on butt end.
Antique walnut percussion pistol; round walnut carved powder flask; leather cased bone/brass telescope; and three powder horns, approximately 11"l x 2.5"w
Condition: Wear consistent with age.
19th C. American Buffalo Horn and Leather Powder Horn: North America, ca. first half of the 19th century CE. A fascinating curved powder horn made from a hollowed-out horn of a buffalo, burnished and naturally adorned with lovely hues of chocolate, caramel, and coffee, and capped with wooden plugs on both ends. The rounded base, which is fixed to the horn via 7 nails visible around the periphery, is covered in leather and features a brown-painted bone handle, fashioned from the bone of a buffalo or another ungulate. For suspension, a thin leather strap in a shade of creamy tan is tied to the bone handle and connects on the other side to a metal hook, which is drilled into the tip of the horn, just above the narrow brown-painted wooden plug found at the top. Size: 10" L x 3. 375" W (25. 4 cm x 8. 6 cm) . . Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #149358 Condition Expected surface wear with light scratches and abraded areas throughout, commensurate with age. Some fading/chipping to paint, cracking to leather, and staining and fraying to leather strap due to use and tanning. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
Large 19th C. American Bison Powder Horn: North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A sizable and splendid antique powder horn comprised of a bison horn body naturally twisted to a tapered spout. The elegant implement is sculpted to an octagonal form near the spout and adorned with carved rings organized into two groups of six along the body and a group of four and then two near the spout. The lovely hardwood base plug boasts a lustrous shade of chocolate brown and is fixed to the horn via eight petite wooden screws that line the periphery. A fiber rope is tied around one end for suspension. Size: 19. 75" L x 4. 25" W (50. 2 cm x 10. 8 cm) . . Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #163243 Condition A few stable fissures to rim of spout with some minute chips. Two chips to risen rings. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and very nice.