May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This French & Indian War dated horn is inscribed: "the 3 Day 1757" "FORT EDWARD APRIL" "JAMES LEKEY HIS HORN" "William Akin's Writing". Crudely engraved images include four animals including a Deer, Fish, a winged Griffin, and a large, long-necked Stag. There is also a colonist present, along with a four bastion fort, which is presumed to be Fort Edward, where the Roger's Rangers were stationed at that time. William Akin is listed as an acting Sergeant who enlisted in 1755, according to "The History of Roger's Rangers, Volume I" by Burt Garfield-Loescher. Other abstract, simplistic shapes were also engraved. There are no borders evident on either end. The pine butt plug, which is attached with iron pins, is very slightly domed and has a crude wire staple. This staple also penetrates the edge of the horn in two places. Below the spout is a carved ring. This horn measures 13 - 1/2" overall. CONDITION: Horn retains a dark brown and amber patina and is completely untouched. There is a 1 - 1/2 " linear indentation, which starts below the letter "k" in "Akin's". There is 4 - 1/2" crack, which terminates at the butt plug in a "V" shaped 1/2" break, with a small chip absent. PROVENANCE: Ex. Walter O'Connor Collection. DMG