Scrimshawed Powder Horn signed and dated 1819
Very detailed Scrimshawed Powder Horn .. Signed and dated 1819
Appx 11 inches (it’s a Horn ..curved)
I inherited both, the Long Rifle or Musket (which I just sent to you for info and appraisal) and the Powder Horn from my Aunt who passed away last October . Unfortunately she had severe Dementia for over 30 years so finding out any information on those 2 items was pretty much impossible … What I do know though, is that the Rifle was hung on a Wall in her Home and the Powder Horn was hanging from the Rifle … Don’t know if Rifle and Powder Horn belonged together (i.e., came from same owner ..???..) I have a short video of the Powder Horn, showing very beautiful scrimshawed details with signature and date of 1819 … Hopefully I will be able to forward the video . I have a couple of pictures to send, but video shows much more detail ..
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Kay,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you'd like for your appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward in the comments section - at your convenience - the length and I'll update this ASAP.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique carved cow's powderhorn
American or English, dated 1819
The curved horn with carved wooden plug and cap at the end, the body incise-engraved with a bird, crossed swords(?) over a wingspread eagle flanked by a horse and deer, over the words "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP / Henry Pole 1819", with wooden
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear and patina commensurate with age and use
PROVENANCE: inherited
$500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Thanks Kay, yes, I did. You're all set.
I sent you an email with Video, Delia … Did you receive it ..???..