Description:
Powder horn inscribed “Tho: Smith Diamond / His horn Camp At Lake / George Octbr 23: 1756 AD / Fort / William / Henry / Gate / The Road,” which is attributed to the Goldthwait-Smith-Diamond Carver who was working in 1756. Thomas Smith Diamond's service records have not been found, but his descendents claim that he was from Massachusetts. The horn has a highly detailed and expertly carved plan of Fort William Henry done in a 3" square plan that shows a large British flag flying from a tall staff. The plug end has an engraved floral border connected with C-scrolls; the cherry plug, decorated with a carved spiral, extends 2" beyond the end of the horn and ends in a knob to which a portion of leather thong from the carrying strap is still attached; The detailed plan of Fort William Henry on Diamond’s horn even includes the staircases visible through the windows of the barracks. The cherry plug is ornately carved in a spiral.
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