AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
VERY FINE POLYCHROME TANSEL FAMILY POWDER HORN.This is among the finest Tansel family horns noted. This 16″ horn, including carved spout, exhibits fine scrimshawed classic, well-executed Tansel designs, 5" spread-winged eagle with riband reading "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" in arc, two deer, a serpent, bearded hunter wearing buckskins with flintlock rifle. Classic fish mouth engrailing enhanced with v-notch cuts at spout, and drapery border. This is a beautiful example which would be difficult to upgrade for overall surface and aesthetics. SIZE: PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Fine overall. Separate horn tip appears original to time of use with matching wear and patina with wood plug with iron staple. Tacked in place by combination of nails and brass tacks. Colors have faded substantially, but surface retains fine smooth mellow patina. The date "1790" below the eagle appears to be in a different hand, though well patinaed. Accompanying custom stand is fine. 52751-42 JGS (5,000-7,000)