Late 19th C. American Powder Horn w/ 1889 Bronze Penny
North America, United States, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant antique powder horn comprised of a cow or ox horn body naturally curved to a tapered spout embellished with 2 raised bands near its end. The lovely hardwood base plug is adorned with a bronze British penny from 1889 surrounded by 4 brass bolts. Several more brass bolts encircle the periphery of the wooden plug, while a brass cap embellishes the tip. The body is additionally adorned by a lovely copper band, which likely served as a support, demonstrating the importance of this powder horn to its owner who was willing to fix it! Size: 10.375" L x 3" W (26.4 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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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.
#164003
Condition Report: Stable fissure on one side that has been reinforced by a brass band. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, very nice with lovely patina.
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North America, United States, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant antique powder horn comprised of a cow or ox horn body naturally curved to a tapered spout embellished with 2 raised bands near its end. The lovely hardwood base plug is adorned with a bronze British penny from 1889 surrounded by 4 brass bolts. Several more brass bolts encircle the periphery of the wooden plug, while a brass cap embellishes the tip. The body is additionally adorned by a lovely copper band, which likely served as a support, demonstrating the importance of this powder horn to its owner who was willing to fix it! Size: 10.375" L x 3" W (26.4 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 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.
#164003
Condition Report: Stable fissure on one side that has been reinforced by a brass band. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, very nice with lovely patina.
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