Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: There are typographical errors in this description. 1) There is a rare and unusual screw top SPOUT (not spelt) and 2) OPPRESION is spelled OPRESSOIN on this item.

IDENTIFIED REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA POWDER HORN WITH RATTLESNAKE AND “FOR FREEDOM OF OPPRESSION”.

15″ overall, 3″ plug. Right folky inscription of Rattlesnake to left of “EPHRAIN HODGE / FOR FREEDOM / OF OPPRESSION”. Another panel beneath in riband reads “NEW HAVEN”. Unusual carved through on carved spelt with raised rings, large raised plug with brass swivel for string attachment. There is an Ephraim Hodges whose estate was probated in Connecticut in 1772. This would be the one from Norwich, Connecticut, said to be b. 1693. Records support him marrying Bethia Danforth in 1731, and he moved around a bit, he was in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1745 and later living in Mansfield, Connecticut. He died 4 March 1772, and the probate papers of 1772 reflect “late of Mansfield deceased.” The estate inventory also reflects a “powder horn” in his inventory, which a copy is listed in provenance. This Ephraim also had a son named Ephraim, b. 1740, who was the executor of his father’s estate. This could be son’s horn, though we could not find any military service for him. The son Ephraim can be found still in Mansfield, Connecticut, in 1790 and 1800. There was also an Ephraim Hodges who served in the Rev War who is credited to Hardwick, Massachusetts. Regardless, this is an interesting patriotic powder horn. CONDITION: Very good overall, good surface and patina with wear at high spots. 51723-7 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3570

Auction: Firearms - April 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
	3570	$3,162.50	Revised: 3/22/2017 Please Note: There are typographical errors in this description. 1) There is a rare and unusual screw top SPOUT (not spelt) and 2) OPPRESION is spelled OPRESSOIN on this item. IDENTIFIED REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA POWDER HORN WITH RATTLESNAKE AND “FOR FREEDOM OF OPPRESSION”. 15″ overall, 3″ plug. Right folky inscription of Rattlesnake to left of “EPHRAIN HODGE / FOR FREEDOM / OF OPPRESSION”. Another panel beneath in riband reads “NEW HAVEN”. Unusual carved through on carved spelt with raised rings, large raised plug with brass swivel for string attachment. There is an Ephraim Hodges whose estate was probated in Connecticut in 1772. This would be the one from Norwich, Connecticut, said to be b. 1693. Records support him marrying Bethia Danforth in 1731, and he moved around a bit, he was in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1745 and later living in Mansfield, Connecticut. He died 4 March 1772, and the probate papers of 1772 reflect “late of Mansfield deceased.” The estate inventory also reflects a “powder horn” in his inventory, which a copy is listed in provenance. This Ephraim also had a son named Ephraim, b. 1740, who was the executor of his father’s estate. This could be son’s horn, though we could not find any military service for him. The son Ephraim can be found still in Mansfield, Connecticut, in 1790 and 1800. There was also an Ephraim Hodges who served in the Rev War who is credited to Hardwick, Massachusetts. Regardless, this is an interesting patriotic powder horn. CONDITION: Very good overall, good surface and patina with wear at high spots. 51723-7 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3570 Auction: Firearms - April 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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IDENTIFIED REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA POWDER HORN WITH RATTLESNAKE AND “FOR FREEDOM OF OPPRESSION”.