Description
This unique horn shows signs of age, consistent with a 210-year-old piece. Referencing Ray Rilings book from 1953, this type of horn appears on page 215. The horn I am referencing is # 105. It is identified as "British, late 18th Century". The body of the horn has a lovely patina with some very minor pitting that would be expected in a piece of this age. The end cap is turned & appears to me to have a deep oil finish. There is a substance on the very end that I cannot identify & have not attempted to clean off. My guess would be a recent effort to shellack the wood that was done very poorly. Generally, this piece is in very good condition. The horn is approx. 7 inches in length & the diameter of the end cap is approx. 1.5 inches. The brass time is approx. 2.5 inches in length & is etched. It has a functional lever mechanism to dispense the powder. Please refer to photos for full perspective. As always, thank you for stopping by the shop & for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have. Black Powder, Priming Horn, Circa War Of 1812
