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J. H. Waters, 1863 Texas Volunteers Powder Horn.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
J. H. Waters, 1863 Texas Volunteers Powder Horn.
<B>J. H. Waters, 1863 Texas Volunteers Powder Horn.</B></I> Finely etched with an eagle, wings outstretched. The shield on the eagle's breast has a single star. Above the eagle is "E Pluribus Unum", a motto widely used by the Confederates. To each side of the eagle is a cannon and below is a drum. Also below is a riband with "Texas Volunteers 1863". The name, J. H. Waters, is also etched below the eagle.<BR><BR>Wooden cap and copper nails, 11.5" long. At the pouring end, a paper tag is still attached, that reads, "From Francis Bannerman, Dealer in Military Goods, 579 Broadway, New York". <BR><BR>Some insect damage to the horn, else near fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)