North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Allenstown, ca. 19th century CE. A frontiersman kit including a leather satchel, a powderhorn with a wooden plug, and a wood and steel knife. The satchel, or possibles bag, is great for holding every "possible" thing the rugged mountain man would need and has a minimalist construction: deer hide panels sewn together to create the pouch, and thick leather straps. The knife and powderhorn are tied by leather cords and a deer or bovine bone toggle to the bag’s strap. The knife has a wooden handle with a brass wire wrapped around the top. The blade is curved with a rounded tip for cutting tobacco and is stamped "NATIONAL SELLING CO / ALLENTOWN PA." The powderhorn is made from a cow horn with a wooden cap at the end and a brass loop for suspension. Size of powder horn: 6.25" L x 2.25" W (15.9 cm x 5.7 cm); leather satchel pouch: 8" L x 7" W (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#166465

Cracking, fraying, and flaking of leather. Old repairs to pouch; three holes are sewn closed with old thread. Tear and perforation along one side. Leather strap is not attached on one side. The leather is brittle with dark discoloration. Great signs of age and use. The knife blade has chips and surface pitting. Chips to handle, but intact. Powderhorn has a newer wooden plug. Some chips to surface, and fark patina. Intact and good condition.