May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
This horn is featured on page 178 of "Accouterments II" by James R. Johnston. Clavarack, New York was a known hotbed for Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. This powder horn has a tapered, curved body of 16" with a faceted spout section followed by two relief rings. The horn is inscribed in German "GEORGE:REX III:KOeNIG VON GROS BRITANNIA" which translates to "King George III of Great Britain". The other side of the horn is inscribed "ClavarAcK Juny: TH29 1776 :: ADAM HEYDORN : HAND". Designs inscribed on the horn include a flintlock musket, a bayonet, a tree, a pig, two fish, a heart and tulips, as well as some other checkered shapes. The wooden plug is convex and has a large iron staple in the center for sling attachment. CONDITION: Horn retains a light honey patina and shows some darker areas as well as some smooth areas from carrying. There is some minor deterioration at the bottom towards the plug. Plug has a couple age cracks. A very rare Revolutionary War German Loyalist made horn. PROVENANCE: ex. Rudy Bahr and Steve Hench Collections. DMG