Exceptional Engraved French and Indian War Powder Horn of John Norton, Signed by Maker John Rous.

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Curved body of about 11-1/2" with vase shaped-spout section carved with two relief rings and trumpeting at the tip. The main body is engraved "JOHN ROUS The maker" around the base. There is a detailed depiction of an English Grenadier officer with a mitre cap labeled "John Norton/His horn". Below the officer, there is a scene of three detailed Native Americans, one with a tomahawk and knife. A detailed British crest is shown on one side, surrounded by a floral vine on both sides. Other designs include animals labelled "castor", "fox", "Lamia", "Leopard", "Jackall, and "civet cat". Near the top, there is a small depiction of a gentleman mounted on a horse. At the butt there is a horn flange with two holes for sling attachment. The flat butt is wooden. CONDITION: Excellent, showing a light honey patina, engraving is crisp, a few scattered light storage marks. PROVENANCE: Horn was found by David R. Petty in an estate just outside of Bournemouth, on the south coast of England. A copy of a letter from him accompanies the horn.

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Exceptional Engraved French and Indian War Powder Horn of John Norton, Signed by Maker John Rous.
Exceptional Engraved French and Indian War Powder Horn of John Norton, Signed by Maker John Rous.
Lot number: 1175
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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