The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill

Fine and Rare Engraved Powder Horn, probably Boston, Massachusetts, Dated 1798

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Auction Closed

January 23, 10:36 PM GMT

Estimate

600 - 800 USD

Lot Details

Description

Fine and Rare Engraved Powder Horn

probably Boston, Massachusetts

Dated 1798

Engraved WB 1798, with a man shooting geese, a spaniel in a row boat, and woman sprinkling seeds with a squirrel above. Retaining its original heart shaped stopper.

Length 12 in.

An Empire gilt-brass and patinated bronze cassolette, first quarter 19th century

Estimate: 200 - 400 GBP

A George III brass bound mahogany peat bucket, circa 1780, together with a riveted copper fire basket

Estimate: 500 - 800 GBP

A Regency tôle plate warmer, circa 1815

Estimate: 800 - 1,200 GBP

A group of five English opaque-twist wine glasses, circa 1765

Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP

A George II style mahogany sofa, modern, in the manner of William Kent

Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP

A George III style mahogany and grey-painted centre table, modern

Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP

A set of six George II style mahogany side chairs, modern

Estimate: 400 - 600 GBP

A George IV brass-inlaid mahogany bookcase, early 19th century

Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000 GBP

A print of Diana Viscountess Crosbie after Sir Joshua Reynolds, circa 1779, engraved by W. Dickinson and Watson

Estimate: 300 - 500 GBP