October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This Siege of Boston powder horn measures 14" overall with a 12" tapered and curved body. The horn once had a brass or horn spout which is now absent. The horn is engraved with a map of the Boston area and inscribed "BOSTON ARTILRY 1775" and shows the city of Boston with cannons around the borders, and the label "BOSTON". There is a depiction of another square fort surrounded by cannons and depicting buildings inside with the label "CASIL / WILLIAM". Another smaller fort of a more traditional design is labeled "ROXBURY". Other forts which are labeled include "BROKLINE" and "CAMBRIGE". There are a series of military tents as well as a detailed cannon on a carriage. The horn has a turned, slightly concave wooden butt with threaded, removable plug with a large turned knob. CONDITION: One minor loss at spout and brass charger is absent. Body retains a pleasing honey patina with one minor convex area of damage, a few scattered worm holes, and scattered age cracks especially near plug. Plug very good with a pleasing, dark patina. This is a very important and early Boston powder horn. PROVENANCE: Purchased from John Maike.