Engraved powder horn with railway scene

An engraved powder horn with brass mounts, circa early 19th century. The engraving depicts the first railway journey form Manchester to Liverpool in 1830. The ships have been identified as a barquantine, a brigantine and a schooner sailing towards a Chinese Junk. It was exhibited at the Worthing Exhibition in 1973. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.

WCHL : 26