(4) pieces horn scrimshaw, incl. stirrup cups
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Description
(4) pieces horn scrimshaw, incl. stirrup cups, 19th c., including two powder horns and two cups, the smaller pyramidal container with wood cap and open neck decorated with a country village scene, signed and dated "W. Fox 1861/ The 7 May", 7"l, together with two horn cups elaborately decorated with country hunting scenes, 6"h x 3.5"dia (larger)
Provenance: From the Collection of Marian "Mimi" Washington Starrett, Morristown, NJ; ex-Christies, by repute
Provenance: From the Collection of Marian "Mimi" Washington Starrett, Morristown, NJ; ex-Christies, by repute
Condition
Good, scattered small nicks and scratches, mottled surface color, the larger powder horn with 2" crack off edge **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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(4) pieces horn scrimshaw, incl. stirrup cups
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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