American Furniture & Decorative Arts

838.

Engraved Powder Horn, “WILLIAM FARWELL YE 1773,” having all-

over incised decoration including an Indian figure, assorted birds, fish

and animals, the sun, and an angel, undulating vines, and geometric

bands; with faceted spout the and wavy edged plug end, the plug

painted green with pricked “W”, (chip on plug end), lg. 19 3/4, dia. 3

1/4 in.

$1,500-2,500

839.

American School, 19th Century

Portrait of a Young Military Officer. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 21 x

17 in., in a period grain-painted and giltwood frame, The back of the

stretcher with partial paper Boston trade label “Sold By Frost &

[A]dams.” Condition: Very good, cleaned and varnished.

$400-600

840.

Brass, Steel, and Walnut Pistol-form Flintlock Tinder Lighter,

England, c. 1780, with scrolled brass mounts and trigger guard,

simulated barrel can be opened for use, carved walnut grip, ht. 4 3/4,

lg. 9 1/8 in.

$400-600

841.

Engraved Brass and Steel and Walnut Pistol-form Flintlock Tinder

Lighter, “HIND/LEICESTER,” England, 18th century, with stylized flag,

maker, and city engraved on the side and top, brass stand, foliate

engraved steel trigger guard, walnut grip, ht. 3 7/8, lg. 5 1/2 in.

$600-800

842.

Engraved Brass and Steel and Walnut Pocket Pistol-form Flintlock

Tinder Lighter, probably England, c. 1780, with foliate and oval reserve

engraved on the side, brass mounts, and sunburst engraved steel

trigger guard, walnut grip, ht. 3 7/8, lg. 5 1/8 in.

$600-800

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