1868 Scrimshaw Powder Horn with Ship and Coat of Arms

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A scrimshaw powder horn engraved 'Advance Australia, William M. Martin Esq. Beechalparroo River', signed and dated 'Louis M.F. Gauvin, Maker, Goollahdy, 1868, Parroo River', superbly decorated with tallship and Coat of Arms, 30 cm

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