Identified British Philadelphia Horn

Description:

Identified British Philadelphia Horn, c. 1758, powder horn with a broken spout, "IONA ROGERS. SVRgN. 17 R. OF FOOT. 1758" carved in a banner, with the British coat of arms, a panoply of arms. ships, windmill, and "PHILADELPHIA" in a banner over the city, overall lg. 8 in.

Note: Jonathan Rogers was surgeon of the 17th Regiment of foot as well as holding a commission as having the rank of Captain-Lieutenant.
Estimate $400-600

The plug is a later replacement, and the top of the horn is broken.


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