May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
This large and attractive map horn has a curved and tapered 16" body. A conical pewter spout of about 3-3/4" was added during the period of use. Just below the spout there is a relief ring followed by the scalloped edge of the large engraved portion of the horn. The horn features a large British crest above drums and cannons. There is a large depiction of 21 buildings labelled "Havana". There is also a cityscape labelled "New York" as well as Canadian points of interest "Lake Ontario", "Fort Ontario", "Ft. S. John", "Crown Point", "Lake George", Lake Champlain", "Ticonderoga", "Fort George", "Fort Edward", "Saratoga", "Stillwater", "Albany", "Moro", "Oswego", "Oswego Falls", "Onyda Lake", "Mohawk River", "Schanacedy" and many others. There is also a rectangular vacant owner's cartouche and a compass rose. Many buildings and forts are shown in great detail. There are nine ships depicted , most with British flags. Red polychrome colors are still visible, although mostly faded to brown tones. There is a large scalloped flange overhanging at the butt end for sling attachment. The wooden plug is slightly convex and is retained by wooden pins. CONDITION: Very good showing a pleasing honey patina overall with some areas of raised grain and some light wear. Flange has been broken and repaired showing some cracks. A very attractive and large map horn with an extensive French and Indian War period map of important and strategic locations.
Item Dimensions: 16" x 7".