Until coming into present estate in 2012, the Henry Livingston horn had been maintained in the original family and has among the most untouched "as found" surfaces and patina with exquisite fine detail. Two panels read "HENRY LIVINGSTON HIS HORN" and "HIS HORN MADE BY SAMUEL PRISNER MORE JUNE YE 11TH 1756". Though nothing is known of the carver, much is known about Dr. Henry Livingston (1714-1799) who lived near Poughkeepsie, New York. Dr. Livingston had a very large farm growing fruit maintained by slaves. Dr. Livingston served as County Clerk for Duchess County starting in 1742 and was a member of the Provisional Assembly, 1759-1768. He received his Captain commission in the Duchess County militia and "led a detachment to Albany in March 1757 to the relief of Fort William Henry when it was attacked by the enemy". Livingston had 11 children and at least 2 fought in the Revolutionary War. Horn is 15" overall and is carved over the entirety of its body showing British coat-of-arms with motto beneath "THE LION AND THE YE UNICORN AFIGHTING FOR THE CROWN". Bottom of horn starts with City of New York with rivers flowing north. The North and the Mohawk are labeled along with the towns of Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Stone Arabia, German Flatts and other commonly seen sights such as Half-moon tavern on powder horns of this era. Some of the forts noted are Hendrick, Stanwix, Edward, Hunter, and Fort at Stillwater. Four ships of the Royal Navy are shown and labeled with number of guns. Overall, this is among the finest early French and Indian War horns you will find. SIZE: PROVENANCE: An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, fine dark patina with good detail with only minor scuffing and light wear to high area. Wood plug originally had a leather strap of which only the ends remain and an old pair of initials carved. Great surface. Bottom end of horn has natural textural imperfections. Lot accompanied by very good custom stand. 52751-14 JGS (8,000-12,000)