May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
This horn is engraved with the following words and phrases "AD 1810", "The World", "Powder with my Brother Ball / A Hero we to Conquer all", "J. L". Images depicted include the scales of Justice above the words "The World" and a stylized globe with an Indian on one side and Britannia on the other. The horn measures 12 1/4" in length. Buttplug is flat with much of the original old red stain and is secured by steel pins. The tip of the spout has a 1" period chip. There are two suspension rings 3 1/2" from the spout in good condition. A copy of the article by John Luke in Man At Arms magazine discussing these powder horns is included. CONDITION: Good, as described with a soft honey patina. REFERENCES: "Man at Arms" magazine, 2002, Volume 24 No.3, "From the Gunroom: More History on a Cow Horn, War of 1812-1814" by John O. Luke, page 45; "Man at Arms for the Gun and Sword Collector" magazine, 2006, Volume 28 No. 4, "Mystery on a Cow Horn" by John O. Luke, page 38. DRG