Sunday, June 21, 2009

Steve Lodding Horn


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.








Copy and photos supplied by Steve Lodding.

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