August Americana Online
Description:
John Wiltson's Carved Powder Horn, America, dated 1748, decorated with house, hunting scene, animals and a large flower, inscribed "John Wiltson/August 10th/1748, carved spout and slightly convex pin base plug with brass hanging loop, lg. 13 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Horn has some cracking near the spout and general wear and light scratches as to be expected.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
John Wiltson
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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