DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 666A
Red McCombs | Large Scrimshaw Inscribed Powder Horn
Estimate: $500 - $800
Sold for
$325
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Large scrimshaw inscribed powder horn, inscribed "Presented by William Downs", and "Nelson Downing", and decorated with eagle, moose and elephants, American Flags, cannons, and naval ships, and tooled pentagram on horn cap
length 18 in. x width 3.5 in. x depth 13 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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