DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 663C
Red McCombs | Early 19th Century Named Scrimshaw Signal Horn
Estimate: $400 - $800
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $25,000 | $2,500 |
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| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Scrimshaw inscribed hunting horn, War of 1812 period, historically used for signaling purposes or announcing arrivals of coaches or wagons, featuring the name "Silas Rath" and scrimshaw designs depicting cannon on carriage with balls and a Colonial style house
length 12.75 in. x width 4.5 in. x depth 4.25 in.
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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