The Cabinet of Curiosities including World History and Culture

December 0510, 2020
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LOT 167

Lot 167

French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679

French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679
Lot 167 Details
French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679

the spurious date accompanied by engraved native figures, cursive French text including 'Capitaine de La Nation', 'Iroquois who killed two' and the monogram of Louis XIV
length 15 in — 38.1 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $510
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679
  • French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679
  • French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679
  • French-Canadian Powder Horn signed M. de Hebbecourt, dated 1679
Provenance:

Private Collection of the late Brenton S. Rowe, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

End cap and plug absent. Horn in supstantially good condition with one chip loss to open rim.

LOT 167
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