May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Comprising: (A) Lancaster screw-tip powder horn of about 11 - 3/4" overall across the bow. The tapered body appears to have had some paint decoration at one time, as the staining remains. Classic Lancaster screw-off tip. Wooden plug with roped Lancaster County design and a screw in the center. CONDITION: Very dry surface on horn, shows some staining and a couple small insect holes filled. Wooden plug has some additional small nail holes and some chipping around perimeter. (B) Brass-banded Lancaster County screw-tip powder horn of about 13" overall across the bow. Curved tapered horn body with brass bands below tip and above plug. The screw-tip spout is a modern replacement. Classic wooden Lancaster-turned plug. CONDITION: Horn shows some scattered marks from use and has a pleasing patina. Brass bands retained by brass nails show nice mellow patina. Plug shows some chipping to edges and other scattered marks. DMG