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Massive Colonial Powder Horn

$2,900
£2,167.74
€2,532.57
CA$4,079.54
A$4,128.81
CHF 2,367.34
MX$50,077.27
NOK 27,531.25
SEK 28,024.15
DKK 18,931.84

About the Item

An early 19th century British colonial powder horn of massive scale ("carried either for an entire battalion, or for an incredibly bad shot") used to hold gunpowder, with hand-carved fluted collar decoration and carved pouring spout, and retaining its original leather carrying strap. Good color and a rare intact survivor.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Horn
  • Place of Origin:
    India
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000025881stDibs: LU798351501502

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