May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This horn has particularly attractive form and architecture. The curved tapered body measures about 18" overall. The spout section is vase-shaped and carved with relief rings and incised lines above a thick gadrooned relief ring. The engraved portion of the body begins with a rounded relief-carved ring. The front of the horn is engraved with a massive British crest in great detail and surrounded by some folky floral designs. Below are two large cannon facing away from one another. There are several engraved flags and polearms below this. Around the bottom is a detailed unmarked cityscape of New York, showing the important landmarks, buildings, one inscribed above with date "1671", perhaps when that building was erected. The back of the horn is engraved with a windmill, stemmed flowers, four folky trees, and the initials "W+W" done in another hand. Original flat wooden plug retained by wood pins, large hand-forged iron staple in center. CONDITION: Very good, retains a very pleasing honey patina. One period chip missing on center spout ring and now smooth from use. Some chipping to rounded ring above carved portion of horn. Some scattered scuffs and marks from use. Some natural raised grain from horn. A very attractive engraved French and Indian War American-made powder horn with beautiful patina. DMG