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1781-Dated + Hand-Engraved Revolutionary War Powder Horn Lancaster Militia

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD
1781-Dated + Hand-Engraved Revolutionary War Powder Horn Lancaster Militia
American Revolution
1781 American Hand-Engraved Scrimshaw Powder Horn
1781-Dated & Hand-Engraved Revolutionary War Powder Horn, Fully Identified with Named Owner and Military Unit, Decorative Pennsylvania Dutch Art of Flower and Bird, Choice Very Fine.
This smaller size Revolutionary War era Priming Powder Horn measures about 6” long. It has nice Hand-Carved engravings which read:

“Lancaster Militia.- Jacob Keimer, - 2nd Battalion 1781.” (These were rifle companies using the famous “Pennsylvania Rifle.”). There are decorative vignettes which show houses of Lancaster and the Pennsylvania Dutch Bird the “Distalfink.” A very pleasing, original example with nice clear engravings. Being 1781 Revolutionary War dated and Fully Identified, this Hand-Engraved stylish decorative Powder Primer Horn is superior to most seen.