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How much powder does a powder horn hold?
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Although sizes varied, most powder horns held around 32 ounces of powder. Powder horns were popular because they were lightweight and easy to carry. Also, the horn helped to keep gunpowder dry. Shop a selection of antique powder horns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of hand carved & hand crafted antler powder horns on leather stands.These horns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Antler
$1,675 / set
19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fantastic Japanese powder horn. The horn has inlay of mother of pearl in the shape of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Horn
Ojibwe Beaded Powder Horn with Dyed Cloth Strap, Eastern Woodlands, c.1865
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and finely crafted mid-19th century Ojibwe powder horn, dating to around 1865, is an
Category
Antique 1860s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Horn, Fabric, Beads
18th c. Engraved Powder Horn
Located in Greenwich, CT
A horn for carrying gunpowder having engravings of two decorative trees, one decidious and one
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn
