An interesting powder horn, 1767
Estimate
€ 250 - 450
At auction on Friday 26 June 2026 at 14:00
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Information
Canada
length 51 cm.
Buffalo horn richly engraved with a map of Canada; at the base, a view of the city of Quebec with the inscription "VILLE DE QUEBEC"; on the side, the Bourbon coat of arms featuring three lilies under crown and the date "1775" above the map, a nude woman. Faceted fuse marked "JEAN PIERRE LEGROS 5 FEB. 1769 LAC WINNIPEG". The horn stopper is also engraved. Screw-off pommel to insert the powder at the wooden base. There are some missing parts and signs of use and age.
length 51 cm.
Buffalo horn richly engraved with a map of Canada; at the base, a view of the city of Quebec with the inscription "VILLE DE QUEBEC"; on the side, the Bourbon coat of arms featuring three lilies under crown and the date "1775" above the map, a nude woman. Faceted fuse marked "JEAN PIERRE LEGROS 5 FEB. 1769 LAC WINNIPEG". The horn stopper is also engraved. Screw-off pommel to insert the powder at the wooden base. There are some missing parts and signs of use and age.
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