The raw horn had a thick tip allowing for a heavily carved throat. The horn is mounted fore and aft with sterling silver bands and strap swivels.The stopper is turned from ebony and the horn tip has a brass liner that prevents splitting. The base plug is turned walnut and is fitted with a threaded, wooden cascabel for easy filling. The engraved nautical chart is of the Chesapeake Bay area around Annapolis and is taken (including the antiquated spelling) from a map made of the area in November of 1769.
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