Comprising: (A) Engraved powder horn dated 1794 with a long faceted spout section. The horn measures about 14-1/2" across the bow. The engraved portion has a scalloped edge at the top. The horn is engraved with "wampum" style semi-circles and circles in rows and patterns. Convex wooden plug. CONDITION Retains a pleasing light honey patina. Flange at base is absent, some chipping to ring at spout. Horn has a 1" crack stemming from plug on back. Wooden plug shows one large splinter missing and smoothed from wear. (B) Unique engraved powder horn with large recessed panel and foliate vine engraving, along with a folky horse. Plug contoured to horn's unique shape of a Snake's mouth at the base of the horn. The horn measures about 14" overall across the bow and has excellent form with its curved tapered body and multi-sectioned spout. CONDITION: Ring at spout pierced through with two holes on each side. One minor area of insect damage on back. Some scattered marks from use. A pleasing architectural horn with fantastic honey patina. DMG
Comprising: (A) Engraved powder horn dated 1794 with a long faceted spout section. The horn measures about 14-1/2" across the bow. The engraved portion has a scalloped edge at the top. The horn is engraved with "wampum" style semi-circles and circles in rows and patterns. Convex wooden plug. CONDITION Retains a pleasing light honey patina. Flange at base is absent, some chipping to ring at spout. Horn has a 1" crack stemming from plug on back. Wooden plug shows one large splinter missing and smoothed from wear. (B) Unique engraved powder horn with large recessed panel and foliate vine engraving, along with a folky horse. Plug contoured to horn's unique shape of a Snake's mouth at the base of the horn. The horn measures about 14" overall across the bow and has excellent form with its curved tapered body and multi-sectioned spout. CONDITION: Ring at spout pierced through with two holes on each side. One minor area of insect damage on back. Some scattered marks from use. A pleasing architectural horn with fantastic honey patina. DMG
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