Description: A FINE & UNTOUCHED AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN POWDER HORN w/ FINELY CARVED POURING-SPOUT & "GOD'S-EYE" CARVED BASE, ca. 1770: In overall fine+ untouched condition with sharp contours and richly toned horn and hardwood surfaces. Straw-yellow to dark-brown-colored, naturally curved, medium-sized cow horn body with an integral, crosshatch-carved, turned pouring-spout-collar and its large-size, flush-fitting, incised carved, hardwood (walnut?) base-plug. Retains its original square-shank, rosehead, securing-tacks and its original iron staple -- for a suspension cord. In overall fine untouched condition with the expected light sings of use and wear. Light scuffs, minor abrasions and nicely toned, smooth, horn and wood surfaces. The base-plug, en suite with a finely incised-carved/scribed "God's-eye" motif of traditional 18th Century New England/Mid-Atlantic design. Retains fine contours with some minor expected abrasions and signs of use/wear. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period Powder Horn, ca. 1770 with a finely crafted & carved base & collar. Overall length, approx. 12 1/2". For similar examples, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".www.ambroseantiques.com
Price: 1175 USD
Location: Monroe, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-02-10T19:42:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
