DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 672
Red McCombs | (6) Antique Powder Horns
Estimate: $300 - $600
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Collection of six antique powder horns, some featuring featuring hand-carved decoration, including one with scrimshaw inscribing depicting an attack on a Spanish fortification by British naval vessels, one inscribed by a member of a Rhode Island artillery regiment, and one inscribed "Sgt. Sam Cole, 1839" with others, includes four institution placards
height 14 in. x width 10 in. x depth 5 in. / largest
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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