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LOT 172

Lot 172

British Army 76th Regiment of Foot Engraved Powder Horn of Sir Henry Wyatt, dated 1 August, 1814

British Army 76th Regiment of Foot Engraved Powder Horn of Sir Henry Wyatt, dated 1 August, 1814
Lot 172 Details
British Army 76th Regiment of Foot Engraved Powder Horn of Sir Henry Wyatt, dated 1 August, 1814

engraved all over with figures, animals, icons, King's Rifle Corps flag, fortresses, a mermaid, Noah's ark, a peace dove, a crucifix, a cannon, and regimental badge in crowned laurel wreath with hawdahed elephant, 'Bayonne, France' and a ship (HMS) 'Mercury'
width 14.5 in — 36.8 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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British Army 76th Regiment of Foot Engraved Powder Horn of Sir Henry Wyatt, dated 1 August, 1814
  • British Army 76th Regiment of Foot Engraved Powder Horn of Sir Henry Wyatt, dated 1 August, 1814
Provenance:

Private Collection of the late Brenton S. Rowe, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

No end cap or plug.

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