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4th November 2012, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NC, U.S.A.
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Wow! What a beautiful piece! Sorry, no expert on regimental marks, but had to comment on this horn. I would agree with the period of late-18th or slightly earlier. Did you acquire this in the U.S? Europe? The old iron butt plate points to a continental origin (Despite the use of tin, iron, pewter, etc, in the colonies at that time, I have never seen a Rev War era Amer horn with anything else but wood bases). My impression is that Amer horns of the period were made of simple materials in a time when resources (metals) were scarce.
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5th November 2012, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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It is a lovely piece. And I appreciate your comments. It was bought in the UK. Would love to know if theres anyway of pinning the Regt down...
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6th November 2012, 03:58 PM
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The "60" could refer to the 60th Regt of Foot, which was founded and served in North America, which could also explain the American look to this flask.
Don't know to what the "12" or the initials might refer. Regards Richard |
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