American Engraved Powder Horn, New Jersey, 1776 - Apr 06, 2024 | Alex Cooper In Md
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American Engraved Powder Horn, New Jersey, 1776

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American Engraved Powder Horn, New Jersey, 1776
American Engraved Powder Horn, New Jersey, 1776
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Inscribed, "ARSHER / BROWN * HIS / HORN" (identified with Asher Brown, 1743-1794, resident of northern New Jersey and a private in the Essex Co. militia in 1776, posted at Fort Lee or Fort Washington, on the Hudson River) engraved with the outline of a star-shaped fort, aerial views of urban streets, 3 sailing ships, fish, chickens and flying birds, and flowering plants; cow horn, domed wooden cap on the butt, secured with metal brads, the cap centering a rose-head nail, copper band near the mouth, probably intended for suspension, 7 in. L.
Provenance: From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from William Guthman, 1995. Accompanied by copies of relevant research and documentation.
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American Engraved Powder Horn, New Jersey, 1776

Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
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Starting Price $1,000
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