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CARVED AMERICAN POWDER HORN BELONGING TO GASPAR

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 700.00 USD
CARVED AMERICAN POWDER HORN BELONGING TO GASPAR
KING. This horn measures approx. 11 1/4" in length and is 2 1/2" across at the butt. The butt has a rounded plug, and the spout is simply carved. The horn is engraved with a hunter and a large running stag, along with a turtle, bird, snake, and running rabbit. Further engraving includes "GASPAR KING (star) LANCASTER (leaf) 1812". CONDITION: horn shows light to moderate wear with some scattered insect damage. There is also some chipping around the spout. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19895/BF). $450-700.