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Lot 2154
American Powder Horn With Patriotic Scrimshaw
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, 12 in. long with carved spout, the base sealed with a wooden plug; decorations include a border of small triangles along the horn''s lower edge, the field with crossed American flags over a shield and two hearts superimposed over one another while facing in opposite directions.

Small area of insect damage below spout; two brass nails protrude from the wooden plug, no doubt remnants of a sling's attachment loop.