May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
Of attractive form and measuring about 17-1/2" overall. The spout is decorated with spiraling gadrooning with a relief ring above and below. Spout section is followed by a 5-1/2" faceted section dark in color. Four relief rings are above the main engraved portion of the horn. The engraved section portrays a massive warship with three masts and a smaller sailboat. In the center there is a Mason's compass and square above two arms pointing at one another. Other designs include a moon, a sun, two birds, vines, and crossed cannons and flags with a crown and a gentleman in the center. The other side shows two bears fighting on their hind legs over a flower with a liberty cap hanging upside down below them. The butt end of this attractive horn has a scalloped edge and an inset flat wooden plug secured wooden pins. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Horn has an pleasing dark honey patina engraving is clear.There is some minor insect damage and losses around the plug, the rest of the horn is excellent. An interesting powder horn that has great potential for additional research and a deeper study of the motifs.