May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
The curved body measures about 13 inches overall including the plug. The rounded spout section is tapered and features a relief ring about one inch above the main body. The stepped edge of the main body is nicely scalloped and features eight drilling British grenadiers, five with muskets, one with a British flag, one with a sword and mitre cap, and a mounted officer with a sword. There also a large British ship of war displaying eleven guns as well as a depiction of a British camp with a large flag and eighteen tents. Below it is labeled "BRADSTREE/TS CAMP No 1". Below the ship is the inscription "WE KILT 200 INJENS/A BY NIAGAREE". The large inscription on the horn is professionally done and reads "WILLIAM HEWLET/HIS HORN MADE AT LAKE ONTARYO 1764". The last couple inches of the corn body display cross hatched engraving. The wooden plug is convex and has three early iron nails in the center. Complete with an associated document that reads: "Fort Ontario, July 5, 1763. Addressed to Colonel John Broadstreet.
Duncan certifies to the impressment for the use of His Majesty of "Two new three handed Boats the property of Mr. Hugh Mitchel, their not being a sufficiency of Boats belonging to the King at this place, for the transportation of Troops to Niagara; for which said Mr. Hugh Mitchel is to be paid at the usual rate." This shows the typical high-handed treatment of the Colonials by the British. CONDITION: Horn retains a pleasing honey patina with some areas of darker patina. Some minor carrying wear and some chipping around butt. Below grenadiers, there is some minor insect damage. Document is very good overall, showing some minor losses to edges, staining around edges from tape and minor fold marks. A very attractive and historically significant grouping.