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2 LARGE POWDER HORNS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
2 LARGE POWDER HORNS.
Powder horns of this size are generally referred to as artillery horns. The first example measures approx. 18 1/2" in length and about 4 1/2" at its widest point. It has an oval wooden plug held in by brass pins. There is a 1 3/8” wide band approx. 10” from the tip, and the spout has 5 turned circular embellishments. The horn has a lozenge shaped plug in the spout and a woven raw leather cord. The second example is approx. 17” in length and about 3 3/4" at its widest point. It has a carved wooden plug with an opening for filling and a turned, slightly embellished spout. The spout has an attached wooden plug secured by a leather lanyard. CONDITION: the first horn shows light to moderate overall wear with no notable damage. The second horn has reasonably significant insect damage on one side. (02-21154/BF). $200-400.