December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025
This powder horn is atypical for the period as it does not have any British crest. The horn is fairly small, measuring about 8" across the bow and about 13" along the body. The spout section has a scalloped ring followed by a faceted section then another scalloped ring. The Main body has a scalloped top edge and a flange at the base with two holes for strap attachment. The horn is engraved towards the bottom with a cityscape above a banner that reads "THE CITY OF NEW YORK". Other designs include two men engaged in a sword fight, two chicken and two chicks along the base, two large detailed cannons and two smaller swivel cannons. Several forts are depicted in detail and include: Fort Edward, Royal Block House, German Flats, Fort Johnson (shown with a soldier with musket standing guard), Fort Hunter, Fort Henry, Fort Miller, Saratoga, Stillwater, Half Moon, Schenectady, Albany and Fort Harkman. Original convex wood base plug. CONDITION: Some chipping around spout and scalloped spout ring. Dark honey patina overall with some scattered areas of deterioration over depiction of New York City. An attractive American engraved French and Indian War period powder horn.