August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/18/2020
Comprising: (A) An early first quarter of the 19th century British artillery powder horn, branded on the body with a large broad arrow over "B O". The wooden plug has a turned, threaded knob in the center and there are 2 iron eyelets attached to the body for carrying strap attachment. The horn measures about 12" overall, including the cone-shaped pouring spout. CONDITION: Brass charger is slightly loose. Shows some wear to marking and some minor cracking and losses at bottom around plug. (B) A small York County, Pennsylvania priming horn, measuring about 7" overall with a turned wooden plug and double lines engraved on the horn just above the plug. CONDITION: Very good, showing some minor marks from use and a tiny hairline crack at the spout. (C) A large screw-tip powder horn attributed to Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This horn measures about 13" overall, the horn body has a green hue, and there is a large iron staple towards the spout for a carry strap. The turned tip appears to be a good, professional replacement. The turned wooden plug is also painted with 2 bright orange stripes and there is a large iron staple in the center at the top. CONDITION: Appears as-found with dark patina, showing some scuffing and scattered marks from use. Plug has one chip and shows some smoothing from wear. Rings toward spout show some wear. DMG
Item Dimensions: Largest: 13".