AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
POWDER HORN "MARK BOND, BRIMFIELD 1776", POSSIBLY CONTEMPORARY.This horn is carved almost identically to the John Bond horn shown on page 120 of Powder Horns Documents of History by Tom Grinslade, 2007. This horn shows dark amber color consistent with patina seen on antique horns but shows little or no wear. Two panels read "MARK BOND / HIS HORN" & "BRIMFIELD DEC 11 1776". This Brimfield panel also has small arc beneath "MARK BOND". Cap has brass tack decoration and pewter throat. As noted in the estimate we are not sure if this horn is a contemporary copy or old therefore the estimate reflects price as contemporary, but we are sure the experts will let us know if we are wrong. Not accompanied by stand. SIZE: 17-1/2" overall. PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Dark "as found" surface with light erosion near base, weathered plug, missing several tacks, the leather strap has been poorly resewn and glued. 52751-36 JGS (500-700)