Description: A VERY FINE LANCASTER, Co. (PENNSYLVANIA) "KENTUCKY RIFLE" POWDER HORN w/ "BOTTLE NOSE" POURING-SPOUT, ca. 1780-1800: In overall very fine untouched condition. Naturally curved, light-colored, cow horn body with a finely patinated, light golden honey yellow to brown colored outer surfaces. Delicately shaved and carved contours with an integrally carved, tapered "Bottle Nose" type pouring-spout with its side-mounted iron suspension-cord-loop and a collared mouth of classic Lancaster, Co. Pennsylvania form. Finely turned and carved, hardwood (buttnernut wood?) convex, base-plug with its distinctive Lancaster type "roped" borders and its iron loop -- for a suspension cord. In overall very fine+ untouched condition with only the lightest sings of use and wear. A very nice example of a Classic Early Lancaster, County American Rifleman's Powder Horn, ca. 1780-1810. Overall length, approx. 14". For similar examples and additional information, please see Tom Grinslade's: "Powder Horns...", pg. 131 & Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution".www.ambroseantiques.com
Price: 1150 USD
Location: Monroe, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-08-10T18:39:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
