PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Jul 16, 2022
impressive horn with detailed imagery of Albany, New York and surrounding areas, "Saratoga", "Shacedety" (Schenectady?), "North River", "Helf Moon" (sic), "Mohawk R", "Royal Block Hows" (sic), "Fort Edward", "Fort Schiller", "Fort Hunter", "Fort Stanwix", "Fort Henry", "Fort Miller", "Fort Harkman", ships in harbor scene with Union Jack flag flying, British Royal Coat of Arms over "Dieu Et Mon Droit" (Divine Right of God) and encircling "Honi Suit Qui Mal y Pense" (Shamed by he who thinks evil of it), also engraved "Jacob Beal/his horn/Sept. 10th, 1779", walnut butt with large integral button, later brass dispenser spring valve, approximately 12 in. length
Provenance: Private Collection
good overall, discoloration commensurate with age and usage
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