AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN “ELIJAH SEXTON A SON OF LIBERTY”.

This rare horn exhibits fine patina and surface. Elijah Sexton is purported to have enlisted April 21, 1775, just two days after Lexington and Concord as part of General Israel Putnam’s command. The horn is 15″ overall. Smoothed and cut to hexagonal stages to spout with an inset pewter ferrule. Carving has central riband which reads “ELIJAH SEXTON HIS HORN, A SON OF LIBERTY”. The large panel marked “Sexton Coat of Arms” and 8 buildings are depicted along with a British lion, a mounted horseman with saber upheld, horses and other motifs as can be seen in photos. Rarely carved horns are found with patriotic mottoes stating “LIBERTY” from the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Horn has several age cracks in spout and near wood plug. Old clear tape around much of the surface of the base which has yellowed and dried. Scrimshaw is mostly crisp and discernible. Accompanying cord hanger is frayed, missing binding in areas, but still sound. 49055-174 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2091

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2091	$9,480.00	AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN “ELIJAH SEXTON A SON OF LIBERTY”. This rare horn exhibits fine patina and surface. Elijah Sexton is purported to have enlisted April 21, 1775, just two days after Lexington and Concord as part of General Israel Putnam’s command. The horn is 15″ overall. Smoothed and cut to hexagonal stages to spout with an inset pewter ferrule. Carving has central riband which reads “ELIJAH SEXTON HIS HORN, A SON OF LIBERTY”. The large panel marked “Sexton Coat of Arms” and 8 buildings are depicted along with a British lion, a mounted horseman with saber upheld, horses and other motifs as can be seen in photos. Rarely carved horns are found with patriotic mottoes stating “LIBERTY” from the Revolutionary War. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Horn has several age cracks in spout and near wood plug. Old clear tape around much of the surface of the base which has yellowed and dried. Scrimshaw is mostly crisp and discernible. Accompanying cord hanger is frayed, missing binding in areas, but still sound. 49055-174 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2091 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR POWDER HORN “ELIJAH SEXTON A SON OF LIBERTY”.