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ENGRAVED POWDER HORN Carved bone cap at narrow end engraved with a foliate design. Horn with multiple engraved vignettes and a folia...

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ENGRAVED POWDER HORN Dated 1837

Carved bone cap at narrow end engraved with a foliate design. Horn with multiple engraved vignettes and a foliate garland that wraps around the circumference. Vignettes include an assortment of sailing vessels, a foliate wreath containing an anchor, crossed British flags, "Wm. McKeath" and "1837", a foliate wreath containing "Wm. McKeath." in bold lettering, a dog, two fishermen, an interior scene with figures surrounding a table, a fraternal lodge, and a farmhouse with outbuildings. Length 17".

From a Long Island Collection.

This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.

Condition: Horn cracked, but not obscuring engraved decoration.

This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.

Please contact Eldred''s 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age.

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ENGRAVED POWDER HORN Dated 1837

Carved bone cap at narrow end engraved with a foliate design. Horn with multiple engraved vignettes and a foliate garland that wraps around the circumference. Vignettes include an assortment of sailing vessels, a foliate wreath containing an anchor, crossed British flags, "Wm. McKeath" and "1837", a foliate wreath containing "Wm. McKeath." in bold lettering, a dog, two fishermen, an interior scene with figures surrounding a table, a fraternal lodge, and a farmhouse with outbuildings. Length 17".

From a Long Island Collection.

This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.

Condition: Horn cracked, but not obscuring engraved decoration.

This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.

Please contact Eldred''s 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age.

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