Inscribed "JOHN SMITH 17" (unidentified) densely engraved with a British-flagged man of war; the plan of a fort (believed by Guthman to be Fort Niagara); stylized fish and nets; a woman in a dress; at least two Native American figures; stylized plants; and odd letters; cow horn with flat wooden butt cap secured with brads, centering a brass capstan and ring for suspension, 10 3/4 in. L. from the butt to the engrailing.

The original horn cut off at the engrailed step-down, with later replaced spout. Other wear consistent with age and use