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Rare American French and Indian War Powder Horn, engraving attributed to Jacob Gay (active 1758-1787), Fort Edward, New York, May 5, 1758
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- cow horn
- Length 13 in.
Inscribed This horn made at Fort Edward May 15th 1758/SAMUEL Mc NEILL/I powder with my brother ball most hero like doth Conquer all.
Provenance
Harry W. Foster, Schenectady, New York;
William Guthman, Connecticut.
William Guthman, Connecticut.
Condition
tip of horn with approximately 1 1/2 inch of loss. lacking wooden plug.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.