Lot 1 , An American Revolution scrimshaw horn powder flask, 11in.

An American Revolution scrimshaw horn powder flask, decorated with a map of towns and forts along the Hudson River including New York, Alverley, Lake Ontario, Fort Edward, Fort Miller, Stillwater etc., also decorated with the British coat of arms, buildings and ships, later converted to a snuff mull with a silver mounted circular horn lid inset with central stone, and a presentation cartouche inscribed and dated 1844, 11in.
Estimate £400-600

Overall in reasonably good condition, there is some wear to some of the names and decoration on the body as you would expect, the circular hinged lid and applied initial cartouche are later added, initial cartouche is engraved From J? Grant Esq Duneane to D.Mac.P? 1844, the circular horn lid has a silver and silver plated rim with a central facet cut stone, circular horn top does have two small splits, the small silver end cap has a few minor dents but overall reasonable condition.



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Sold for £1,950