Two Large Ship's Powder Horns

Description:

Two Large Ship's Powder Horns, c. late 18th to early 19th century, a horn with wooden stopper and plug, and a horn with wooden plug, with threaded wooden knob, lg. 20 to 26 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society.
Estimate $400-600

Larger horn missing rear stopper, smaller horn has some rodent damage.


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