Lot 4079

Description

Scrimshaw powder horn, circa 1800, carved into horn are the words 'Sydney Town', a sailing ship with the Australian flag hanging off the stern, a winding river leading to a billabong, a rat, kangaroo with a joey hanging out of its pouch, a house with a man hanging from the gallows to the left, gum nut branch, the sun with a face, carved in words near spout 'A large loafe for a shilling or Damne king & Countrie', Masonic set square and compass, the all seeing eye and a set of balance scales, carry rope and aboriginal man's face faintly visual under crack. In good condition.

A very nice piece of scrimshaw, repair work at base of horn using metal loops to hold it together.