18″ horn is beautifully scrimshawed with a 4″ x 4″ eagle on ornate pedestal with patriotic shield pierced by arrows holding a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum” below 13 6-pointed stars. Horn has well defined carved bands with drapery-like scrimshaw decoration at bands. Base has numerous cut teeth and wood block is attached by numerous small brass tacks with scrimshaw decoration surrounding. This is a beautiful piece of early American art that would display beautifully with a custom stand so horn can be shown vertically. This horn was frontis in Bill Guthman Estate auction catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, hand worn patina. Hairline crack at base and five teeth are professionally restored in about a 1/2″ arc. 52331-6 (3,000-4,000)