October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
For a similar example, see horn No. 46 on page 163 of "Pennsylvania Horns of the Trade" by Arthur J. DeCamp. the horn has a wooden butt of the type of first generation York County horns. The horn measures about 12" overall, including plug, and has a curved, tapered body with a turned removable screw-tip, and a horn collar just below retained by an iron nail. There are three lines inscribed just above the plug. The turned, wooden plug has an integral wooden knob. CONDITION: Body retains a pleasing honey patina with some minor cracks just below collar and one minor wormhole near plug. Screw-tip shows some minor deterioration. Plug retains a pleasing patina with one chip missing from knob. A very attractive, first generation York horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion.