xxSOLDxx REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN

Beautiful large (16 inches around the curve) golden amber powder horn with original suspension tabs. This powder horn is neatly engraved with two names, William Dunlap (born Chester, NH Feb.28, 1750 died Oct. 20, 1778) and Parker Carr (born Chester, NH May 29, 1750 died Vermont Nov 26, 1809) and is dated "June the 21, 1768". I believe the horn was originally neatly but simply engraved by the F&I War carver "J.W." the engraved medallion on this horn (see pics) is engraved with a length-wise rococo flourish with a suspended medallion strongly resembling the signature medallion  of signed "J.W." powder horns of the French and Indian War period (see William Guthman's "Trumpets Abeating Trumpets Sounding" , pgs. 113 to 121). In addition to the above engraved rococo flourish, this horn has the name "William Dunlap his horn June the 21, 1768" as well as "TAKE NOT THIS HORN FOR FEAR OF SHAME FO."  (r on it is the owner's name). Above this is "PARKER CARR IXXI". Also neatly engraved on this horn is a horse, a manor house, as well as a large bird with the word  "PERET". This horn was undoubtedly carried during the Revolutionary War by Parker Carr some time after he took possession of it at William Dunlap's death in 1778. Parker Carr is listed in the DAR Volumes as a Captain serving in the New Hampshire militia. No record of William Dunlap's service has been recorded. ***SOLD***

Condition: Very Good. This was probably a "right hand carry" horn as the engraving on that side is quite worn. There are a couple of small chips off of the horn at the carry lobes. No cracks or other issues.

--Sources:  DAR PATRIOT INDEX CENTENNIAL EDITION Part 1, Pg 498; Familysearch.org; New Hampshire Historical Society.