We recently re-acquired this outstanding powder horn from the collection we’d sold it into some years ago, and it's likely the best Newfoundland horn we've come across. This superb 1861-dated horn belonged to John Power of Bell Isle, Newfoundland. It boasts some fantastic naive carved motifs, including several sailing ships and a steamer/sailer of the era, as well as birds and fish and a crew of men in a fishing dory, and perhaps the most interesting depiction of all – several rowdy sailors resorting to fisticuffs, with a couple still clutching their rum bottles. One appears to be holding an ale in one hand and a money bag in the other...no doubt two of the most common causes of fights on board ships. Unquestionably the best and most interesting horn we’ve had the privilege of handling – and twice! Unfortunately it's difficult to truly appreciate this object solely through photographs. 

Dimensions: 15.5"