PLEASING ENGRAVED REV WAR PERIOD POWDERHORN FOR “SAMUEL STAPLES 1775”.

PLEASING ENGRAVED REV WAR PERIOD POWDERHORN FOR “SAMUEL STAPLES 1775”. This nicely engraved and carved powder horn is all over ornamented. One side with continual viney leafy plant followed by various ornamental bands of decorations. The inside curve being engraved “SAMUEL STAPLES”, just above it boldly engraved “1775” and also engraved with a large leaping stag. The lower end of the horn with two horizontal bands, one engraved band. The large, raised wooden butt carved “FO 1776”. The upper portion of the horn ending in a carved notch design. The pouring spout having a raised, carved ring of a peg design. Fitted with a carved wooden peg. In the retirement records of Samuel Staples submitted in 1834, it states he participated in the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Staples joined the Massachusetts Troops which may account for the carving on the butt. SIZE: 16-1/2″l (on the curve, not incl. the peg). CONDITION: The horn exhibits and all over light honey-amber patina, the engraving all over the horn is bold and very distinct. The horn shows plenty of use and a few handling marks but generally is in excellent condition. 4-41497 JDJ (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2336	$7,187.50	PLEASING ENGRAVED REV WAR PERIOD POWDERHORN FOR “SAMUEL STAPLES 1775”. This nicely engraved and carved powder horn is all over ornamented. One side with continual viney leafy plant followed by various ornamental bands of decorations. The inside curve being engraved “SAMUEL STAPLES”, just above it boldly engraved “1775” and also engraved with a large leaping stag. The lower end of the horn with two horizontal bands, one engraved band. The large, raised wooden butt carved “FO 1776”. The upper portion of the horn ending in a carved notch design. The pouring spout having a raised, carved ring of a peg design. Fitted with a carved wooden peg. In the retirement records of Samuel Staples submitted in 1834, it states he participated in the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. In 1776 Staples joined the Massachusetts Troops which may account for the carving on the butt. SIZE: 16-1/2″l (on the curve, not incl. the peg). CONDITION: The horn exhibits and all over light honey-amber patina, the engraving all over the horn is bold and very distinct. The horn shows plenty of use and a few handling marks but generally is in excellent condition. 4-41497 JDJ (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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