December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
This small horn measures only 6 - 1/2" overall. The main body is finely engraved and has the date "1776" in a rectangular cartouche on the back. The front is inscribed "ARSHER / BROWN * HIS / HORN" on the front in a cartouche with tulips finely engraved on the top right of the cartouche. Asher Brown lived from 1743 until 1794 and lived in Union, New Jersey. He is listed as a private in the Essex Co. militia in 1776, posted at Fort Lee or Fort Washington, on the Hudson River. It is engraved with the outline of a star-shaped fort, 16 detailed houses, 3 ships (one a 12 cannon ship), several detailed fish, geese, and floral splays of tulips. The wooden plug is convex with a Rosemead nail in the center for strap attachment. There is a period copper band near the mouth to reinforce some hairline cracks. Complete with copy of receipt from William H. Guthman from 1995 (sold $3,200) with a description of the horn and history. Complete with copies of records and research pertaining to Arsher Brown. CONDITION: Horn retains a pleasing dark honey patina.