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Revolutionary War era scrimshaw decorated horn

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Revolutionary War era scrimshaw decorated horn

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An exceptional Revolutionary War period scrimshaw decorated powder horn in an old patina. The powder horn is engraved, "John Hoffman August 16th 1773" and contains an engraved bird and tulip and associated geometric and floral engraving. Dome wooden plug with concentric incised rings and carved gadrooning. Horn and plug with old patina. Remnants of leather strap. The wooden plug has turning characteristics of the Philadelphia area and the tulip and bird decoration is reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch designs from the Southeastern PA area. Condition - overall very good condition, inspection reveals all nail brads present, a couple of old chips near cap, small horn crack (stable) to backside(approx. length 2"), expected wear to engraving on underside. Length of horn - 10 3/4" length, plug diameter 2 1/2". Circa 1773. Note - there are several John Hoffmans that served in the Revolutionary War, including ones from the state of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York.

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Revolutionary War era scrimshaw decorated horn

Name: Revolutionary War era scrimshaw decorated horn
SKU: 5609885
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