This horn which is extensively engraved, measures 16.5" on the out side curve and is 3.5" in diameter at the solid turned Ebony base which has a Sterling silver flower in it's center. There are 7 engraved panels that are outlined with floral and scroll borders. The scenes are, a traditional New York harbor scene with a ship in the bay, Compass rose, deer, old tree, mermaid,2 ships in battle, and soldiers volleying with the words "To Arms" written in the smoke from the guns. There are 2 applied bands, the large band at the base is 2" tall and is is engraved with 2 traditional quotations. The bottoms says, "REBELLION TO TYRANNY is OBEDIENCE to GOD". The top one says, LIBERTY * PROPERTY or DEATH. The spout is turned black horn having a poured pewter ring. The spout does not unscrew, it is fixed. The stopper is an Ebony fiddle peg held by a fine brass chain.
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