{"product_id":"antique-18th-cent-horn-powder-flask-named-t-overton-american-rev-war","title":"Antique 18th Century Horn Powder Flask Named ‘T. Overton’ American Rev War?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique 18th century horn powder flask with an engraved name, ‘T. Overton’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘T. Overton’ is very likely American or British in origin. The use of initials followed by the surname and phrase “HIS HORN” was apparently a common convention in colonial and early 19th century America, especially on personalised items like powder horns, Bibles, and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, there were several notable individuals with the surname Overton in early American history, including veterans of the Revolutionary War and early settlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is purely speculative without any provenance, but one potential match for the name is a ‘Thomas Overton’ who was an American military figure from the Revolutionary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Virginia (August 15, 1753), Overton served as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was first a 2nd Lieutenant in the 9th Virginia Regiment (1776), then promoted to 1st Lieutenant by 1778.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, he remained active in public service, later known for serving as aide‑de‑camp to Andrew Jackson during Jackson’s duel with Charles Dickinson in 1806.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe came from a prominent family, his brother, John Overton, was a close friend of Jackson and co-founder of Memphis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing piece…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some areas of age related wear. Missing its original iron suspension loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 17cm x 7cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 163.91 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55638338142591,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/00C1A368-DED7-4958-A4B8-5952D10D6FF8.jpg?v=1751038653","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/antique-18th-cent-horn-powder-flask-named-t-overton-american-rev-war","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}