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Photography by Jan Riser.

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Photography by Jan Riser.

The Bill Myers Collection by Morphy Auctions

 

DEERSKIN HUNTING BAG ENSEMBLE WITH YORK HORN

Description

This well made dual cavity bag has a deerskin front and flap. The original strap is intact and there is a sheath sewn to the back of the bag, complete with an antler handled double-edged skinning knife. On the right side is a chain attachment containing a brass sundial, three tin powder measures of varying sizes and an antler powder measure. Complete with its original York powder horn with convex turned wooden plug. 

CONDITION: Very good overall, showing some cracks and crazing. One tear on top of right side of flap and some stitching losses. Strap shows one weak area and a re-enforced repair. Horn is very good with a very dark patina. Knife very good. A very attractive Pennsylvania rifleman's bag.

Est: $1,500 - $3,000

$750 2 bids

Morphy Auctions

September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EST

Denver, PA, US

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Antique Knife

 

Photographs by Jan Riser.

Antique Knife and Sheath

 

Photographs by Jan Riser.