$4,622
Engraved Powder Horn, "Ephraim Guthrie", dated 1776, the horn decorated with engraved floral and foliate devices, a bird, a fish, and a small depiction of a human, the partial name "EPHRAHAM G" and "EPHRAIM GUTHRIE" and the year "1776," the spout end with carved nozzle with throat ring, a walnut burl plug attached with a leather cord, and a small horn cap attached with a piece of sinew; the horn terminating with a nailed pine butt plug engraved with the initials "HG" and EG," with holes drilled for a carrying strap which is presently a leather thong, (minor imperfections), approx. lg. 12 in. Condition: A tight 3 in. crack from one of the drill holes near the butt end, minor unobtrusive scattered chips and dents.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
