The sale, which took place on October 27, had as its best-seller a powder horn decorated with scrimshaw.
It showed a naïve train on one side and a tall ship on the other and was knocked down for £1700. Also faring well was one depicting images from the Battle of Waterloo, which sold for £700.
These gunpowder containers were generally created from cow, ox or buffalo horn for their waterproof properties and shape which enabled ease of powder dispensing.
Acreman St Antiques in Sherborne, Dorset, is primarily an antiques centre but started holding auctions in August.
The centre’s Gill Norman reported “good response from local vendors” in the recent second edition.
The next auction takes place on December 27. A viewing day on December 19 will include complementary wine and mince pies.
