1775 Dated American Engraved Pinch Powder Horn
Authentic 18th Century Powder Horn. This Powder horn measures apporx 18" in length and 3 1/4" at the butt. It is accompanied by a lengthy letter of authenticity by noted powder horn expert Walter O'Conner. The horn is heavily decorated and features a horse with full tack and a colonial solider with the date "1775" beneath. Other engravings include plants, a pig, a rooster, a small ship, scallop designs at the butt, a snake, and several geometric designs. There are two sets of initails, "EK" and "HBS" that couble a source for further research. Also, a crude American Flag on pole can be seen near the colonial solider; however, it appears to be by a different hand and added after the initial engraving, perhaps 20 years later. The spout has 11 carved flanges and a domed wooden buttcap with a flower in a circle decoration. O'Connor asserts that the horn dates from the Revolutionary War period and was executed by an amateur engraver, most probably the owner. He states that many of the themes follow known horns in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.
Includes: Letter of authenticity from powder horn expert walter O'conner, along with notes from the cosignor's discussions with Walter O'connor.
Condition: the horn has some minor splits at the spout, not affecting the body of the horn. The plug appears to be secured with brass and iron nails and has minor losses to the edge, where a loop may have been at one time. There is a small, tight 1.5" crack extending from this area. Generally, the engravings are quite clear and rendered with folky hand.
Engraved Powder Horn
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