#5026 • Revolutionary War Powder horn of John Elder, 10th Pennsylvania, 1777

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Revolutionary War Powder horn of John Elder (1757-1811) measuring 3" at butt and 11" in length. Butt wood is post-contemporary with horn. Scrimshawed design features text"THIS HORN BELON TO JOHN ELDER 10TH PENNSYLVANIA CAP. J. STONER'S Co. DAUPHIN CTY 1777 A.D." as well as star type fort and eagle designs. John Elder (1757-1811) is buried in the Paxton Presbyterian Cemetery in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Surface of the horn exhibits some wear with areas of scrimshaw being light. Horn is accompanied by a large amount of research. Ex-Dick Machmer collection. Provenance: Gary S. Wolfer Collection