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American Engraved Powder Horn, Philadelphia, 1775

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American Engraved Powder Horn Pa. Artillery, 1778: Inscribed, "Abraham Krider / 5th Bn. PA Arty. / 1778" (identified with Abraham Krider, 1742-after 1790, a resident of Philadelphia Co., who served in the 5th Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia, un

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American Engraved Powder Horn, York, Pa., 1778: Inscribed around the butt end "ZEBN. POTTS . 5 BN. YORK MILITA." (identified with Zebulon Potts, 1746-1801, a militia captain from Philadelphia Co., 1778-'81, later sheriff of Montgomery Co. and a sta

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Boston Siege: Inscribed "J. Webb / 10 / Mass Rg 1775" (identified with John Webb,1758-1843, from Weymouth, Mass., enlisted in 1776 in the 3rd Regt. (created in 1775) and in service when it was folded into the 10th,

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American Engraved Powder Horn, N. Carolina, 1814: Inscribed "D: St.: JOHN" (identified with David St. John, 1790-1873, of Norwalk, Ct.) further labeled "1813, 1814," "FORT HAMPTON," (a small battery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina) and "SLOOP IN

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American Engraved Powder Horn, U.S.S. Trumbull: Inscribed "PHILO: SPARY / [17]77" (identified with Philo Sperry, 1754-1812, of New Haven, Ct., documented as a member of the frigate Trumbull's crew) further engraved with three churches (identified a

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Chester Co., Pa.: Engraved with initials, "S. D." (identified with Sankey Dixon, 1759-1814; served in 6th PA Regt. 1779-1782; in 1st PA, 1783, and in the Legion of the U.S., 1793) engraved all around with various class

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American Engraved Powder Horn Ft. Ticonderoga 1758: Inscribed, "ISAAC KING HIS HORN / 17858" (identified with Isaac King, 1727-1799, born and died in Suffield, Hartford Co., Ct.) engraved with an outline plan of Ft. Ticonderoga, faintly labeled; a hors

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Fort Edward, c.1759: Inscribed, "IoHN LoCKe / NSIN / IAMES LoCK AT / SEC BROCK HIS / EHORN iGTON / IOHN LOCK WIFE / MOLY LOCK" (identified with Ensign, later 2nd Lt. James Locke, 1729-1808, a militiaman from Hopkinton, Mi

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Lake George School: Inscribed "IOSEPH BENNET :: HIS HORN 1762" (identified with Joseph Bennett, Lyme, Ct., 1745-1819, served on New York frontier in French and Indian War in the 3rd Ct. Regt., under Eleazar Fitch, Israel

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Pennsylvania Map: Late 18th century; engraved with with a schematic map of Pennsylvania, labeling some major towns and forts (possibly executed in the 19th century, but most likely after the Federal period); cow horn w

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Ft. Niagara, c.1760: Inscribed "JOHN SMITH 17" (unidentified) densely engraved with a British-flagged man of war; the plan of a fort (believed by Guthman to be Fort Niagara); stylized fish and nets; a woman in a dress; at

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Two American Engraved Powder Horns: Comprising 1) a patriotic horn, inscribed, "MARTIN COX / 1850 / FIRST BAT. / ARKANSAS VOLS" (identified with Martin Cocke, born about 1827, a laborer from Saline Co., Arkansas) engraved with a heraldi

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Fort Edward, 1758: Inscribed "COP / IAMES WATHERBE" and dated July, 1758 (identified with James Weatherby, born c.1734, a Massachusetts militiaman from Dedham) further labeled "HUDSONS X RIVER," with plan of a fort labe

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American Engraved Powder Horn, New York, 1776: Inscribed "STEPHEN X BURNETT || OCTOBER 16 1776" (most likely the patriot in DAR listings, 1726-after 1778, from East Hampton, Long Island, a signer of the Association roll ) also engraved with three

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American Engraved Powder Horn, J. Loose, Pa.: Inscribed "July 25th, 1829 / Ja. Loose" (identified with Jacob Loose, 1743-1830, a German immigrant who served as a Private in John Patton's Battalion, formed in August, 1776) also with small engraved

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Mexican War, 1847: Inscribed "O. Neumeyer" and "1847 / 2nd DRans." (untraced member of the 2nd Dragoon Regiment, which participated in most major engagements of the war) further engraved with crossed cannons and "M" wit

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Philadelphia, 1775

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Description

Inscribed "JOHANN / REGS ESQR. / II PA Rgt. / 1775" (identified with John Rex, 1741-1802, resident of Germantown) further engraved with a view of Philadelphia as seen from the river, with a ship and windmill, and a British royal coat of arms; cow horn with carved mouth, the butt with domed wooden cap secured with brads, centering a rose-head nail for suspension, 10 1/2 in. L.
Provenance: From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased in 1999, presumably from W. Guthman. With copies of relevant documents and research.

Condition

Considerable damage from horn worms, affecting the date but otherwise leaving the design clear. Other wear consistent with age and use

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American Engraved Powder Horn, Philadelphia, 1775

Name: American Engraved Powder Horn, Philadelphia, 1775
SKU: 174244664
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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