October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
According to "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War", Stephen Temple served under Josiah Wood's Company, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 to Roxbury. He then became a sergeant in Captain David Batchelor's Company before joining Colonel Joseph Read's 20th Regiment. Three stage body with faceted spout section terminating in a ring, then a relief scalloped ring followed by rounded portion before main body. Main body is ornately decorated with folk art designs including flowers, horses, vines, deer, and fish. Inscribed "STEPHEN TEMPLE / ROXBURY CAMPS MAY 04, 1776". Flat wooden plug with iron staple for sling attachment. CONDITION: Very good with a dry surface and dark honey patina. A very historic and attractively decorated powder horn. PROVENANCE: Jim Dresslar Collection.