John Wiltson's Carved Powder Horn

Description:

John Wiltson's Carved Powder Horn, America, dated 1748, decorated with house, hunting scene, animals and a large flower, inscribed "John Wiltson/August 10th/1748, carved spout and slightly convex pin base plug with brass hanging loop, lg. 13 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Horn has some cracking near the spout and general wear and light scratches as to be expected.


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