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• LATE 1800S BUFFALO POWDER HORN W/
  LATE 1800S BUFFALO POWDER HORN W/ SHOULDER STRAPFeatured in this lot is this late 1800s buffalo powder horn. The powder horn shows a dark color and a 90 degree curve to the horn. Near the larger opening is a small hole with string thread through it, acting as a sling, and is attached to the bottom portion of leather. The leather shows wear from its antique age and use throughout the years. No inscriptions or marks are present. The powder horn shows good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The powder horn measures a diameter of 2 15/16" at the top and a diameter of 3/4" at the bottom opening. The length of the powder horn is 10".
• ANTIQUE POWDER HORNAntique powder
  ANTIQUE POWDER HORNAntique powder horn, faintly dated 1759, 13" l. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• LARGE ANTIQUE POWDER HORN WITH BONE
  LARGE ANTIQUE POWDER HORN WITH BONE TIPA large antique powder horn with turned wooden mount, braided leather strap, iron hardware, and carved bone tip. The turned wood mount on one end of powder horn has extensive detail and fine wooden cap for end. The carved bone tip adds detailed touch to end of powder horn. Horn measures 13 inches by 9 inches. Condition Powder horn is in good condition with aged wear and patina.
• 2 POWDER HORNSca. 18th-19th
  2 POWDER HORNSca. 18th-19th century; early Germanic form hunter's horn with tool decorated sheet metal spout with brass collar, scalloped edge, tool decorated domed cap and ring ties, 13"x 7", Condition: extensive wear to sheet metal parts, late leather thong tie; American form salvaged cow horn powder horn with carved notched spout with old peg stop and carved fitted oak plug with uniform cut nail mounts, plug with wood pin tie, 10 1/2"x 4", Condition: old cotton braid tie
• PAINTED POWDER HORN, 19TH C.Painted
  PAINTED POWDER HORN, 19TH C.Painted powder horn, 19th c., retaining an old blue surface, 9" l. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Surface wear.
• LARGE POWDER HORNca. 18th-early
  LARGE POWDER HORNca. 18th-early 19th century; large cut oxen horn with hickory-oak round topped wooden plug and turned and thread-screw mounted spout, horn retains partial painted plug band and dark tone finish with brass pull sling tie, 13 1/2"; Condition: good
• Reproduction Engraved Powder Horn
  Reproduction Engraved Powder Horn 12.5'' length. Linear engraving forming vines and foliage. Two raised rings with engrailed edge. Cross-hatching between the two raised rings. Wood plug with iron ring. Condition: Horn has a nice yellow to brown untouched patina. Excellent overall.
• 1799 AMERICAN POWDER HORN W/ WOOD &
  1799 AMERICAN POWDER HORN W/ WOOD & STEEL CAPNorth America, United States, ca. 1799 CE. A hand carved powder horn made from cow horn, with a wooden plug and a steel pin tip. The body is flat and narrow, tapering to the ridges mouth. A rectangular piece of horn is riveted to the wide bottom with iron nails. The lower face is engraved with a scrolling trefoil or cartouche motif and the year "1799." Powder horns were used for holding gunpowder but could also be carved intricately as a type of folk art. This is a nice example with an unusual, compressed shape. Size: 8" L x 3" W (20.3 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: private J. P. collection, Rye, Colorado, USA; ex Bill Buffinger collection, Hollywood, California, USA, before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166180 Condition: Chips and nicks to mouth and base. Perforations through the body. Stable fissures and chipping of surface layers. Plug slides in and out easily. Nice patina to wood and bone.
• Engraved powder horn dated 1861 6
  Engraved powder horn dated 1861 6 1/2" l. ?
• Three Antique Powder Horns All made
  Three Antique Powder Horns All made from horn two having wood end caps all strung with leather straps. Apprx. 6" to 7" each.
• AMERICAN ENGRAVED POWDER HORN.
  AMERICAN ENGRAVED POWDER HORN. DATED 1817.Engraved powder horn with images of an eagle, a powder horn, musket, tree, goblet, decanter, snake, initials, bellows, and other. Primitive folk art. 8 1/2" long. Good original condition.
• FINE POWDER HORN WITH TURNED
  FINE POWDER HORN WITH TURNED TAPERED TIPca. 18th-early 19th century; cow/bull horn with turned and fitted nail mounted walnut plug with incised turned bands and indented end with staple for hanging strap, horn tip with thread screw mounted fine turned tapered funnel tip with incised banding and decoration, attributed to PA, 11"; Condition: replaced funnel stopper, cracked horn just below plug
• An Eastern powder horn with metal
  An Eastern powder horn with metal mounts and engraved brass cover, 22cm long, a powder horn with wooden mounts and another powder horn crudely engraved and dated 1793
• CARVED POWDER HORN WITH STAG MOTIF,
  CARVED POWDER HORN WITH STAG MOTIF, 19TH C.An antique powder horn with relief carved stag near tapered end of horn, 19th century. Wooden plug with carved knob to attach leather strap. Tapered end of horn has a carved ridge to attach leather cord and a faceted spout with no stopper. Measures 13 inches in length. Condition Horn is in very good condition with dark patina.
• 5 POWDER HORNS & FLASKS:
  5 POWDER HORNS & FLASKS: Comprising; 2- Antique copper powder horns. 2- Early powder horns with leather straps. 1- Civil War era leather powder flask, having an embossed hunting scene. Largest Approx. 9.75'' l x 2.25'' w. CONDITION: Leather missing cap, wear to all commensurate with age and use.
• 19th C. powder horn, along with gun
  19th C. powder horn, along with gun cleaning tools. Estimate $75-100
• ANTIQUE POWDER HORN & BADGECirca
  ANTIQUE POWDER HORN & BADGECirca 1840 brass powder horn with military theme, 8 in long; and circa 1880 brass military hat badge with American eagle.
• GROUP OF 15 ASSORTED POWDER
  GROUP OF 15 ASSORTED POWDER HORNSvarious powder horns; two are double horns, the smaller with geometric engravings; one horn in group with attached leather pouch; smallest 3-1/4 in. to largest 15-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Lifetime Collection, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina Condition: good overall and mostly intact, a few with missing or loose elements, fissures and cracks some naturally occurring; leather pouch showing considerable wear
• An early priming powder horn with
  An early priming powder horn with geometric carving, probably 18th or 19th century. Overall length 5 1/8".
• Early American Tansel Powder Horn
  Early American Tansel Powder Horn 16'' length. Engraved with the Eagle clutching arrows and sheaths of wheat E. Pluribus Unum in a banner above the eagle a hunter (i.e. the ''Buckskinner'') hunting deer. Nice serpent's mouth with the teeth carved protruding on to the spout. This particular horn has been nicknamed the ''Buckskinner's powder horn.'' Interesting it has a screw top wood base with iron loop and another iron loop near the spout. One large brass tack has been in the base of the horn for a long time it has a beautiful dark brown halo around it. Condition: Horn is in excellent condition with a nice untouched yellow patina.
• INCISED NEW ENGLAND POWDER HORN,
  INCISED NEW ENGLAND POWDER HORN, DATED U.S., 1848,INCISED NEW ENGLAND POWDER HORN, dated U.S., 1848, the 12-1/2 inch cow-horn flask decorated with incised heraldic eagle, dog, U.S., rosettes, vine, and 1848 date. The wide end fitted with a turned wood cap secured with brass nails.
• Spanish Powder Horn16th century
  Spanish Powder Horn16th century bone etched boar and stag design with wrought iron mounts red damask and gold gallon strap silk fringe trim.22 in.Fair condition; bone cracked fabric worn.
• LARGE POWDER HORN. American
  LARGE POWDER HORN. American 19th century. With horn measure. 18''l. Wear and age cracks to the plug and with minor insect damage at the plug end.
• FOUR POWDER HORNS, 19TH/20TH C.Four
  FOUR POWDER HORNS, 19TH/20TH C.Four powder horns, 19th/20th c., some with scrimshaw decoration. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Expected wear.
• 2 EARLY POWDER HORNSca.
  2 EARLY POWDER HORNSca. 18th-early 19th century; large oxen horn of "M.C. Pearce" with screw-thread turned walnut wood spout with turning peg stopper and carved and fitted butt plug with uniform pin nail fastener, carved name "M.C. Pearce" and staple strap hangers, 4 1/4"d, 18 1/2"l, Condition: as found, hairline crack to plug, good surface; primitive horn with chip carved collar, spout and fitted oak wood butt plug, the plug with carved peg strap tie, 11"l, Condition: knife marking to horn, as found, good surface
• FOUR POWDER FLASKS, 18TH / 19TH C.,
  FOUR POWDER FLASKS, 18TH / 19TH C., INCLUDING: THREE ANIMAL HORNS, ONE MISSING LID, ONE WITH DOMED WOOD LID AND ONE WITH FLAT BRASS LID, ALL WITH WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE INCLUDING SURFACE WEAR, CHIPS AND CRAC...Four powder flasks, 18th / 19th C., including: three animal horns, one missing lid, one with domed wood lid and one with flat brass lid, all with wear consistent with age and use including surface wear, chips and cracks, etc., largest: 12" l., smallest: 9" l.; along with a 19th C. nailsea glass powder horn, concentric pattern through clear crystal base glass, wear consistent with age including abundant surface scratching and firing imperfection to shoulder, etc.,10" l., all pieces missing plugs.
• 2 HUNTING POWDER HORNSGood
  2 HUNTING POWDER HORNSGood condition with normal wear. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House And Is 45.00 For This Item In The Continental U.S. Or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
• TWO ANTIQUE POWDER HORNS 19th
  TWO ANTIQUE POWDER HORNS 19th century; including one with copper case stamped with military trophies and a vernacular piece made from a small cow horn.
• A 19th century powder horn,
  A 19th century powder horn, possibly for artillery, of very large size, measuring approximately 26 1/2" overall. With a brass collar at the spout, brass mounts for a sling, and a turned walnut tailpiece.
• (4)Antique Powder Horns & Marbles
  (4)Antique Powder Horns & Marbles Cleaning KitFour antique horn wood and brass powder horns with old leather and string hangers together with a Marbles jointed rifle rod cleaning kit in cloth pouch and an unfired 50 caliber cartridge marked SL and the number 43 all circa late 19th/early 20th century. Private collection Southfield MI.
• POWDER HORNAn East Tennessee powder
  POWDER HORNAn East Tennessee powder horn with original patina, 11" x 2"
• 2 ANTIQUE POWDER HORNS W/
  2 ANTIQUE POWDER HORNS W/ INDIANMeasures 11" tall x 3" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements. Condition: Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
• POWDER HORN. American 19th
  POWDER HORN. American 19th century. With finely turned plug. 12''l. Good patina on the plug minor damage mostly at the plug end.
• A powder horn with ebonised
  A powder horn with ebonised nozzle and engraved mounts, 30cm long and a brass mounted powder horn
• 17th century style powder horn
  17th century style powder horn Brass mounted, with carved decoration of figures in 16th/17th century dress, with spurious dates of 1593. L: 12 1/2 in.
• Engraved powder horn, extensive
  Engraved powder horn, extensive decoration with structures, ships, birds, quadrupeds, many overlapping designs, wooden plug, 19th century, 6-1/4 in. Scattered pest damage, hole in wooden plug, some elements possibly with later enhanced engraving. Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida