Engraved Scrimshaw Powder Horn, French/Indian War, plus 2nd Horn Included

Description: Engraved Scrimshaw Powder Horn, French/Indian War, Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense Both powder horns are included in the price. These were owned by my late father, a powder horn collector and author of the book “The Scalp Hunters” on the French and Indian War. Powder Horn 1: This type of lipped (two-tone) powder horn was prevalent during the French & Indian War. Stopper and base button are carved. The base button is sealed with bee’s wax. The horn is 11” long (not including the stopper) along the back curve. I don't know if this is a reproduction. This animal horn is engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, in which a crowned lion and a chained unicorn supporting a shield stand above a banner with the motto “dieu et mon droit” (which directly translated from French means “God and my right” referring to the monarch’s divine right to govern which has been used as the motto of the British monarch since it was adopted by Henry V (1413-1422)). The shield consists of four quadrants: the first quadrant contains four lions, the second contains three fleurs de lis, the third contains a mermaid and a harp, the fourth contains three lions and a stag or dog-like animal. Surrounding the shield is a belt or garter upon which is emblazoned “Honi soit qui mal y pense” which means “evil unto they who think evil,” the motto of the Order of the Knights of the Garter, an ancient exclusive British order consisting of 25 members who were selected by the king of England. Powder Horn 2: Powder Horn looks like those made by John Nelson in Idaho, I cannot confirm it is. Grooved for the leather carry strap. Horn is 10.5 inches along the back curve (not including wood). French & Indian War style. Non-smoking, non-pet home.

Price: 389 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-05T01:39:19.000Z

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