A Rare Silver-Mounted Powder-Horn Presented To Mr. George Fisher 15 August 1815 By The Achrotormentarian Rifle Society, And A Brass- Mounted Powder-Horn, Dated 1805

A Rare Silver-Mounted Powder-Horn Presented To Mr. George Fisher 15 August 1815 By The Achrotormentarian Rifle Society, And A Brass- Mounted Powder-Horn, Dated 1805
The first formed from a section of polished mottled cow horn with turned mounts comprising top mount (nozzle missing), medial suspension strap, and circular base-plate, the latter engraved 'Practice' above a table giving details of 'Dist.' over '150' to '250' [yards], 'No. of shots.' from 'Rest' to 'Shoulder' and totalling '18', 'Hits.' totalling '15' and 'B. Eyes.' totalling '5', all above 'Target 30 In. Diameter.', and all centred on the presentation inscription between line borders, and with two rings for suspension; the second of similar form (body with minor insect damage), the dated base-plate engraved with concentric circles and owner's initials 'J.L.F' above 'L.A', two rings (one mount repaired) for suspension; and original suspension cord retaining its green tassels (2)
25 cm. and 26.5 cm.