LOT OF 4: EARLY FLAT SCOTTISH, EUROPEAN AND ONE POSSIBLY AMERICAN POWDER HORNS.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2018

Lot is comprised of: Four early, engraved powder horns: (A) This decorated horn is inscribed: "MDccVIII" "1708" "I * L". At the base of this horn is a large engraved thistle and two smaller thistles. There is also what appears to be a tulip above the date. All of these images are executed in decorated panels. The reverse side of the horn has a hand pointing at a tree. Below the "IL" initials is another thistle and tulip, above a large geometric flower. All are surrounded by decorated panels. This horn features a faceted spout. Condition: Good, with some wear from use. (B) This horn is inscribed: "J (?) Purves" "IOHN PURUES" "S . I" "1703". Images engraved on this horn include a central, large Scottish thistle topped with a crown and flanked by two birds. There are some whimsical animals and plants as well. On the reverse side, there is a large flower at the base and additional animals and flowers. Condition: Very Good. (C) There is a well executed, figurative head from which the spout protrudes on this horn. The horn is decorated with circular and half circular geometric designs at the butt end of both sides. Condition: Very Good. Minor hairline crack and small chips at the plug. (D) The spout of this horn is protruding from the mouth of a well carved beast featuring inlaid eyes. According to Walter, this horn features a "folk art hunting scene, circa 1750, found in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The engraving does not resemble European work, but the style of the horn could be, as the form was used on both continents. The animal head spout has been found on Lancaster and Lebanon County flat horns that have Pa. German hex signs & distelfinks, tulips, etc.". Condition: Good, as described. There is a 1 - 1/2 " crack at the butt on the reverse side of the horn.