Powder Horns

Description:

One powder horn made from natural cow horn boiled and flattened. The piece is equipped with an ivory plug, hand-carved in the shape of an acorn and inserted at the spout which is hand-carved as well and non-adjustable. There is a walnut base attached at the horn's end with four small tacks. The initials and date of "F.J. P. 1870" is carved or burned into the horn at the base.

• Date: 1870
• Dimensions: H-6 W-2.25 Dia-0.5 inches

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• Collection: Weaponry Collection
• Object Name: Powder Horns
• Object Id: 1926.27

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