SCOTTISH 1754 DATED POWDER HORN WITH SILVER INLAY.

This French and Indian War powder horn measures 15" and is carved with a rose and thistle design surrounding a small rectangular silver inlay set into the body. The silver cartouche is inscribed “IR 1754”. The face of the spout is nicely carved with a sunburst design and the body is faceted. The base plug has an original mirror set into it with remnants of the red milk paint on the relief wooden plug framing the mirror. There are two brass lanyard loops for strap attachment. CONDITION: Horn retains a pleasing dark honey patina with some scattered marks from use. Plug shows a couple age cracks and retains much original salmon paint. Mirror shows some flaking and losses to backing. Silver inlay retains a pewter patina. A very attractive, dated Scottish powder horn. DMG