Privateer Horn Cask
Privateer Horn Cask
$325.00
Horn cask w/turned horn stopper. Capped with wood insert, fitted with brass loops, metal tacks.
Cask measures 4.5 L x 3 W x 8 H in
Extensive scrimshaw detail: -side: PRIVATEER, carving of a Sloop flying British flags, surrounded by 7 nautical stars, and the words The Sloop Widow 19 Guns 1777 followed by the inscription ALL FOR ME BEER AND TOBACCO, various detailing.
side: inscription LIBERTY PROPERTY OR followed by a carving of a skull and crossbones, a banner with the inscription SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS, surrounded by 6 nautical stars, various detailing.