Engraved Powder Horn

Description:

Engraved Powder Horn, c. 1758, small priming-size horn with trees, a fish, foliate designs, and what appears to be a hand, dated 1758 with a part of a name, and HIS next to it, flat pine plug with a screw, and two tacks, lg. 6 1/2 in.

Note: This appears to have been cut down at some point from a larger horn.
Estimate $200-400

Some flaking and patina appropriate to its age.


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