eight-utilitarian-cow-horn-implements-18th-19th-century
Lot 1135
Eight Utilitarian Cow Horn Implements, 18th-19th Century
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
To include five powder horns, the longest painted with flowers (17.5 in.); two hanging containers consisting of an open horn fitted with a wrought iron hook on the back; a carved horn whistle.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Old patinated surfaces; some losses.