Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Revolutionary War-era Cartridge Box and Powder Horn, c. last quarter 18th century, leather flap repurposed from another object, leather strap, sheepskin bag (some loss),a nineteen-round wooden block; and a powder horn with leather strap (missing pine plug).
Note: The block in this cartridge box is very similar to known examples with a provenance to the start of the American Revolution.
Estimate $600-800
Some dryness and cracking to the leather, loss of leather on the sheepskin bag, and the pine plug is missing on the powder horn.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200