15th Jun, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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Two Late 18th Century Powder Horns, each of light polished cow horn with stencilled decoration of stylised leaf motifs, with conical nozzles, one of flattened cross section with wood base plate, the other of natural form with wood base plate set with a brass suspender ring, 31cm
Estimated at £150 - £200
1 – lacks stopper 2 - lacks stopper, some areas of worm damage.
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 15th Jun, 2022
Highlights to include an extensive collection of police helmet plates, badges, belts, handcuffs, and helmets from the Victorian era and the first half of the 20th century, and an interesting collection of powder horns and flasks. The Ethnographica section includes is a Collection of Inuit Art comprising knives, weapons, utensils and decorative objects
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Tuesday 14 June 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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