Lot 3333
A German powderflask with engraved decoration, ca. 1700
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Body of pressed greenish cow horn. The spout worked in the form of a bird's head with brass-mounted eyes of black horn. Wooden stopper, pinned base of horn. Both sides with fine engraved decor. One side depicting a Jaeger with wife and slain deer, with inscription “Vivat ein Jäger unverdrossen hat auf sein Wild geschossen, er hat geschossen wohl auf das Blatt, das ist recht Jägeschaft”. On the reverse, depiction of deer in a forest. Length 29 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
