$2,963
Engraved Powder Horn, Nottingham, New Hampshire, probably third quarter 18th century, the horn with engraved lettering "James Quimby/James/his horn," and ornamented with deer, a tree, and a row of primitive houses, the recessed throat with scalloped raised ring, scalloped border on butt end with pine plug fastened with four wooden pegs, (loss on tip), lg. 7 1/2, plug dia. 2 1/4 in. Note: According to a printed paper label included with the horn, James Quimby served in the French and Indian War. He enlisted under Captain John Ladd, and was discharged September 1757. He reenlisted under Captain Sommersbee Gilman April 1758 and discharged October 1758. He is buried in Nottingham Square, New Hampshire.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-08
