FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN CARVED AT LAKE GEORGE FOR AMBROSE NICHOLSON, 1755.

13″ horn inscribed in 3 large panels “Ofs NICHOLSONs HORN / D AT LAKE GEORGE / OBER THE 24TH 1755”. Ambrose Nicholson was a private in Col. Goodrich’s 2nd Regiment, Captain Starr’s 1st Company and served from May 14-November 27, 1755. He was 23 when he enlisted. He had continued service in 1756 and 1757 including marching for the relief of Fort William Henry. PROVENANCE: Ex-Bill Guthman Collection; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Dark “as found” surface. The horn has been shortened during its time of use as portions of text have been cut. Overall, very good and as used. Accompanied by very good custom stand. 52751-31 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2000

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018

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
	2000	$2,117.50	FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN CARVED AT LAKE GEORGE FOR AMBROSE NICHOLSON, 1755. 13″ horn inscribed in 3 large panels “Ofs NICHOLSONs HORN / D AT LAKE GEORGE / OBER THE 24TH 1755”. Ambrose Nicholson was a private in Col. Goodrich’s 2nd Regiment, Captain Starr’s 1st Company and served from May 14-November 27, 1755. He was 23 when he enlisted. He had continued service in 1756 and 1757 including marching for the relief of Fort William Henry. PROVENANCE: Ex-Bill Guthman Collection; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Dark “as found” surface. The horn has been shortened during its time of use as portions of text have been cut. Overall, very good and as used. Accompanied by very good custom stand. 52751-31 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2000 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018 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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FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR POWDER HORN CARVED AT LAKE GEORGE FOR AMBROSE NICHOLSON, 1755.