September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
The two-stage horn measures about 10" across the bow. The front is inscribed "SAmuEL BLACKmAn / june 1757" . Samuel Blackman, 1736-1820, served in Captain Andrew Ward's 14th Company of Phineas Lyman's Connecticut Regiment. He was stationed at Fort Number 4 in Charlestown, New Hampshire in June, 1757 when this horn was made. He was extensively involved in the French and Indian War and took part in the campaigns of 1756, 1759, 1761 and lastly served under Israel Putnam in the failed assault on Havana in 1762. The horn inscribed by the maker, "Ioseph Coley his wark mad / at number 4 june the 11 1757". Joseph Coley served in the same Connecticut company as Blackman in June 1757. The horn is engraved with four ships, a building facade probably at Fort No. 4, birds and other animals. There are also flowering plants and trees. The wooden plug is slightly convex and has a brass lanyard loop for strap attachment. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing light honey patina, some light carry wear. PROVENANCE: Purchased from William Guthman in 1992 for $4,800. Accompanied by copy of the receipt on Guthman's letterhead, information on Fort No. 4, service records for Blackman and Coley.