UNDATED 18TH CENTURY POWDER HORN ENGRAVED WITH SHIPS.

This horn has a curved body measuring about 11" across the bow. It has a tapered spout section followed by two relief rings and a rounded portion below. There are two scalloped rings proceeding the main body, which is engraved with a large ship of war, with many seagulls flying above. There is also a large anchor below the ship and five large fish. The other side of the horn shows a smaller ship and a larger ship docked at bay, as well as a hunter shooting at a flock of birds. CONDITION: The flat wooden plug is a recent replacement. The horn retains a pleasing honey patina with darker patina in some areas. There is some minor flaking at the spout. DMG