RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA SCRIMSHAWED MAP HORN OF LT. COL. DAVID WEBSTER.

RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA SCRIMSHAWED MAP HORN OF LT. COL. DAVID WEBSTER. This fine early genuine scrimshawed map horn is inscribed “LT COL DAVID WEBSTER HIS HORN MADE AT PLYMOUTH 1776 REBELLION TO TYRANTS IS OBEDIENCE TO GOD”. The horn depicts the area of Portsmouth to Crown Point and includes rivers, some labeled, other bodies of water such as Umbagog Pond, Mephremgog Pond, Winnipisoege Pond, etc., and major forts such as Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Johns, Shanbly, Charlston, and many more. The cowhorn fitted at the butt with a much-worn, early, semi-domed wood plug, mounted with a repose brass lion head with brass ring. The tip with carved spout fitted with wooden peg. This wonderfully historic scrimshaw horn was obviously carried by Webster throughout much of his long and distinguished military career and the design is nicely worn as a testament to its constant usage. Lt. Col. David Webster was born in 1738 to Stephen and Rachel Webster, his father also a prominent Colonist with a history of Colonial lineage back to the mid 17th c. David married Elizabeth Clough and together, they produced 12 children. David was a col. and served in the French and Indian Wars and later in conspicuous service during the Revolution. Later, he was prominent in town affairs and for many years sheriff of Grafton County. He and his family moved to Plymouth, NH in 1764. During the French and Indian Wars, David Webster was one of the first young men enlisted in the famed Rogers Rangers. He was enlisted in Captain Hayzens company and received the warrant of sargeant at the age of 19. He served in the French and Indian War until its close in 1763 and took part in its final engagement which resulted in the final surrender of all of Canada. He later became involved in the cause of Independence and as a major, in 1775 was promoted to Lt. Col. of the 11th Regiment. He was present at the decisive and strategic battle of Saratoga where General Burgoyne lost one of the most decisive battles of the Revolutionary War and surrendered his entire British Army as prisoners of war in 1777. At that battle, the New Hampshire troops were under the command of Lt. Col. Webster. After that strategic battle, Col Webster succeeded to the command of the regiment and was a member of the Committee of Safety. In 1784, he was made Col. of the 14th Regiment and after a long, fruitful and prominent life, died at the age of 86 in 1824. A truly distinguished patriot and indeed a rare and special opportunity to own an associated historic item of such a prominent patriot. Photocopies of the history of Plymouth including information about Webster’s life and accomplishments, together with a copy of a photograph of his gravestone, accompany this lot. CONDITION: Generally very good. 4-32855 JJ58 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1470	$10,350.00	RARE AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA SCRIMSHAWED MAP HORN OF LT. COL. DAVID WEBSTER. This fine early genuine scrimshawed map horn is inscribed “LT COL DAVID WEBSTER HIS HORN MADE AT PLYMOUTH 1776 REBELLION TO TYRANTS IS OBEDIENCE TO GOD”. The horn depicts the area of Portsmouth to Crown Point and includes rivers, some labeled, other bodies of water such as Umbagog Pond, Mephremgog Pond, Winnipisoege Pond, etc., and major forts such as Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Johns, Shanbly, Charlston, and many more. The cowhorn fitted at the butt with a much-worn, early, semi-domed wood plug, mounted with a repose brass lion head with brass ring. The tip with carved spout fitted with wooden peg. This wonderfully historic scrimshaw horn was obviously carried by Webster throughout much of his long and distinguished military career and the design is nicely worn as a testament to its constant usage. Lt. Col. David Webster was born in 1738 to Stephen and Rachel Webster, his father also a prominent Colonist with a history of Colonial lineage back to the mid 17th c. David married Elizabeth Clough and together, they produced 12 children. David was a col. and served in the French and Indian Wars and later in conspicuous service during the Revolution. Later, he was prominent in town affairs and for many years sheriff of Grafton County. He and his family moved to Plymouth, NH in 1764. During the French and Indian Wars, David Webster was one of the first young men enlisted in the famed Rogers Rangers. He was enlisted in Captain Hayzens company and received the warrant of sargeant at the age of 19. He served in the French and Indian War until its close in 1763 and took part in its final engagement which resulted in the final surrender of all of Canada. He later became involved in the cause of Independence and as a major, in 1775 was promoted to Lt. Col. of the 11th Regiment. He was present at the decisive and strategic battle of Saratoga where General Burgoyne lost one of the most decisive battles of the Revolutionary War and surrendered his entire British Army as prisoners of war in 1777. At that battle, the New Hampshire troops were under the command of Lt. Col. Webster. After that strategic battle, Col Webster succeeded to the command of the regiment and was a member of the Committee of Safety. In 1784, he was made Col. of the 14th Regiment and after a long, fruitful and prominent life, died at the age of 86 in 1824. A truly distinguished patriot and indeed a rare and special opportunity to own an associated historic item of such a prominent patriot. Photocopies of the history of Plymouth including information about Webster’s life and accomplishments, together with a copy of a photograph of his gravestone, accompany this lot. CONDITION: Generally very good. 4-32855 JJ58 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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