A fine American Revolutionary period engraved horn powder flask

A fine American Revolutionary period engraved horn powder flask, named for Samuel Wade and dated 1776, the profuse carved decoration involving Christian and masonic symbols, flowers and a dove; the word 'Liberty' surrounded by scrolls within an oval cartouch; turned mahogany base with gilt copper ring, length 32 cm (12.5 in.).

A Samuel Wade Magruder was a Major in the New York militia from 1777-80. He died in 1792 in Maryland.

For an example of another horn by the same hand, see Cottone Auctions, New York, June 2003, 'Jacob Mersereau'.

For an example of another horn by the same hand, see Cottone Auctions, New York, June 2003, ‘Jacob Mersereau’