Original British Early 19th Century Hand Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Linked to Penal Colony Transports Lewis Gun which reads: DUTY

which reads: DUTY

raised in 1815 an garrisoned in Brandenberg

Blade Length: 20"

and some rust peppering

Original British Early 19th Century Hand Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Linked to Penal Colony Transports Lewis Gun which reads: DUTYOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This lovely Scrimshaw powder horn looks to have been signed by its maker, one "THO. PYLE ?? SETCH and the entire of the horn's surface has been scrimshaw engraved with the most amazing array of British Colonial motifs. There is a panel featuring the British Lion under a Royal Crown with a surrounding ribbon stating : THE KING'S OWN REGIMENT The Lion is standing over the Roman numeral "IV" perhaps indicating either King