INTERESTING LOT OF EARLY ITEMS BELONGING TO CAPT. JOHN LINCOLN & PURPORTEDLY SAMUEL ADAMS.

1) An old box with top label having penned inscription “Mrs. Oscar Hobart Stringer”. The box interior having pencil & pen inscription as follows: “Knife & fork carried by John Lincoln-Drummer boy in Expedition to Canada. Later Captain in Revolution” (4-1/2″ knife & 6″ fork in lot steel & wood); Powder horn & flint from Samuel Adams-Kept by D. Ferris Carlton-Bertha can keep or give to Mary”. There is also an old piece of paper with penned inscription “Belongs to Bertha Hobart Stringer died-Descendent of Samuel Lincoln the knife and fork was carried by Capt. John Lincoln when he led his troops to Canada”; 8″ leather & brass shot flask and flint pouch & striker accompany the lot. PROVENANCE: Descended in the family of our Maine consignor. CONDITION: Generally good. 51313-3 (500-800) – Lot 2261

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2261	$363.00	INTERESTING LOT OF EARLY ITEMS BELONGING TO CAPT. JOHN LINCOLN & PURPORTEDLY SAMUEL ADAMS. 1) An old box with top label having penned inscription “Mrs. Oscar Hobart Stringer”. The box interior having pencil & pen inscription as follows: “Knife & fork carried by John Lincoln-Drummer boy in Expedition to Canada. Later Captain in Revolution” (4-1/2″ knife & 6″ fork in lot steel & wood); Powder horn & flint from Samuel Adams-Kept by D. Ferris Carlton-Bertha can keep or give to Mary”. There is also an old piece of paper with penned inscription “Belongs to Bertha Hobart Stringer died-Descendent of Samuel Lincoln the knife and fork was carried by Capt. John Lincoln when he led his troops to Canada”; 8″ leather & brass shot flask and flint pouch & striker accompany the lot. PROVENANCE: Descended in the family of our Maine consignor. CONDITION: Generally good. 51313-3 (500-800) – Lot 2261 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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INTERESTING LOT OF EARLY ITEMS BELONGING TO CAPT. JOHN LINCOLN & PURPORTEDLY SAMUEL ADAMS.