The basal section of the body of the horn features a map of New York, a British grenadier with his arm wrapped around a woman over "Ye Bolde Grenadr./Storming ye Palisades of/Venus, and the U.K. coat of arms. The forward section features a map of Quebec depicting the order of battle at the famous Battle of the Plains of Abraham (Battle of Quebec) fought outside the city in 1759 between the English led by General James Wolfe and the French led by the Marquie de Montcalm. Both leaders were mortally wounded in the battle, but the British emerged victorious which led to Canada becoming a part of the British Empire. Below the St. Lawrence River on the map is the inscription "Ye Glorios & Immortal Memory of./Genl Ias Wolfe./Routed Ye French Armie. Ye Septr 13th/Ao. 1759 at Quebeck/~George & Liberty~/Ie Meur ou Ie Matache" (I die where I cling) and below that a depiction of a memorial monument for Wolfe and "NEC ASPERA TERRENT" (not even harsh things terrify, the motto of the British Grenadiers). The engraving is tinted red and black. The base plug has a large threaded finial allowing the horn to be refilled easily, and it and the wood throat have turned rings and are secured by iron nails. Holes from suspension rings are found near the base of the horn and on the throat piece.

Very fine. The horn has distinct engraving and mild wear. The replacement wood components are good with mild wear. Overall, a very attractive powder horn commemorating the British hero of the French & Indian War.