May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This large horn measures about 14 - 1/2" across the bow. Two rings at the spout, followed by a faceted scalloped section in relief. The maid body is engraved "THOMAS FITZJERALD / 18 16" There are many depictions on the horn, many are nautical. There is a man wearing a hat with a word bubble that says "tally ho". There is a compass rose, a Scottish thistle, a Sea Serpent, an Eagle, a Mermaid, a Unicorn Mermaid, a Seal, several Fish, a Goat, a Fox carrying a Duck, two Dogs, and foliate motifs. The massive wooden plug is extensively chip carved throughout. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing honey patina and shows some wear to engraving. Some minor chipping along wooden plug and some chipping to rings at spout. A very attractive and folky dated and identified nautical powder horn. DMG