French and Indian War Powder Horn of Rufus Hill

Description:

French and Indian War Powder Horn of Rufus Hill, mid to late 1750s, engraved horn with birds, animals, and foliate designs, marked on the side BY POWDER & BALL/THE FRENCH SHALL FALL/RUFUS HILL, pine plug carved with a shell design, lg. 10 in.

Note: Rufus Hill was from Stonington, Connecticut, and served in the militia at various times during the conflict. The proceeds of this sale go to the East Lyme Puppetry Project, Inc.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Part of the spout is missing, and there are small area's of horn loss by the plug, overall in very good condition.


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