FABULOUS 1777 DATED POWDERHORN OF “JONATHON HUNTRESS”

Revised: 2/18/2011

CORRECTION: The correct spelling, and as on the horn, is “Jonathan”.

FABULOUS 1777 DATED POWDERHORN OF “JONATHON HUNTRESS” – HUNTRESS WAS AT VALLEY FORGE. Horn has a carved throat with a notched wide ring near the spout. The horn body is a beautiful, light honey amber with well executed engr of villages, and various subject matter. The base of the horn with its original DOWEDY, pine plug, and now a fixed to the horn with large round headed brass tacks which are very old additions(plug was attached with tiny wooden pegs). A banner coils around the shaft of the horn and reads, “Jonathan Huntress A OCTOB 2 1777”. Also found is a second name, near the upper portion, “Philip Guardi/nier His horn”. Guardinier is the second owner and didn’t allow for space and carried his name onto a second line above. Various towns are depicted, most notable and largest is Albany, NY consisting of many buildings, gardens, etc, most of which are within a fortress. The base of the horn carved with a cartouche, of flowering vines w/ crowned winged angel w/large heart & cross for a bosom flanked by initials “I/H”. Also at base are carved hills w/ evergreens and settlement titled “Benin Town” with a very large church and steeple. Up the horn a large town w/fortress works near the river titled, “New York” and to the left, a group of houses titled, “ESTSHORE”. Jonathan Huntress was baptized at the Church of Newington, in Newington, NH 8-18-1751. Married 1774, and died 8-29-1779, reportedly killed by the enemy at 28. As a Soldier in the Revolution, Huntress enlisted at Portsmouth on 6-18-1775 in Brig Gen Enoch Poor’s Brig, 2nd NH Reg commanded by Col. Geo Reed in the 7th Company 1777-1779. From December 1777 to May 1778, he was on the Valley Forge Muster Rolls in Blodgett’s Co, 2nd NH. We know Huntress was killed at Newton Rock about 6 miles from Chemung,in action against the Tories and Iroquois, on 8-29-1779. It is believed that Phillip Guardinier later acquired this horn and added his name. A preliminary internet search revealed no information on Phillip Guardinier(Gardiner).This is a beautiful horn, and obviously was with Huntress at Valley Forge when he, and much of the rest of the Continental Army spent one of the most dismal, depressing and challenging winters that Washington and his troops encountered during the history of the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by a Valley Forge Muster Roll Project data sheet for Gen Enoch Poor’s Brigade, 2nd NH Reg, and the muster roll for Pvt Jonathan Huntress. Also an account of the action that took Corp Huntress’ life as told by Ensign Danl Gookin of the 2nd NH. SIZE: approx 17″ on the outside curve, butt approx 3″ in diameter PROVENANCE: Private Family Collection. CONDITION: Generally Outstanding, the horn has a pleasant, light honey amber overall patina, and the distinct engraving contrasts well with the soft background. The original domed, wooden buttplug with numerous nails, has one brass tack missing at the base. A truly outstanding horn that is fresh to the market. 4-42075 JJ1 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2465	$20,700.00	Revised: 2/18/2011 CORRECTION: The correct spelling, and as on the horn, is “Jonathan”. FABULOUS 1777 DATED POWDERHORN OF “JONATHON HUNTRESS” – HUNTRESS WAS AT VALLEY FORGE. Horn has a carved throat with a notched wide ring near the spout. The horn body is a beautiful, light honey amber with well executed engr of villages, and various subject matter. The base of the horn with its original DOWEDY, pine plug, and now a fixed to the horn with large round headed brass tacks which are very old additions(plug was attached with tiny wooden pegs). A banner coils around the shaft of the horn and reads, “Jonathan Huntress A OCTOB 2 1777”. Also found is a second name, near the upper portion, “Philip Guardi/nier His horn”. Guardinier is the second owner and didn’t allow for space and carried his name onto a second line above. Various towns are depicted, most notable and largest is Albany, NY consisting of many buildings, gardens, etc, most of which are within a fortress. The base of the horn carved with a cartouche, of flowering vines w/ crowned winged angel w/large heart & cross for a bosom flanked by initials “I/H”. Also at base are carved hills w/ evergreens and settlement titled “Benin Town” with a very large church and steeple. Up the horn a large town w/fortress works near the river titled, “New York” and to the left, a group of houses titled, “ESTSHORE”. Jonathan Huntress was baptized at the Church of Newington, in Newington, NH 8-18-1751. Married 1774, and died 8-29-1779, reportedly killed by the enemy at 28. As a Soldier in the Revolution, Huntress enlisted at Portsmouth on 6-18-1775 in Brig Gen Enoch Poor’s Brig, 2nd NH Reg commanded by Col. Geo Reed in the 7th Company 1777-1779. From December 1777 to May 1778, he was on the Valley Forge Muster Rolls in Blodgett’s Co, 2nd NH. We know Huntress was killed at Newton Rock about 6 miles from Chemung,in action against the Tories and Iroquois, on 8-29-1779. It is believed that Phillip Guardinier later acquired this horn and added his name. A preliminary internet search revealed no information on Phillip Guardinier(Gardiner).This is a beautiful horn, and obviously was with Huntress at Valley Forge when he, and much of the rest of the Continental Army spent one of the most dismal, depressing and challenging winters that Washington and his troops encountered during the history of the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by a Valley Forge Muster Roll Project data sheet for Gen Enoch Poor’s Brigade, 2nd NH Reg, and the muster roll for Pvt Jonathan Huntress. Also an account of the action that took Corp Huntress’ life as told by Ensign Danl Gookin of the 2nd NH. SIZE: approx 17″ on the outside curve, butt approx 3″ in diameter PROVENANCE: Private Family Collection. CONDITION: Generally Outstanding, the horn has a pleasant, light honey amber overall patina, and the distinct engraving contrasts well with the soft background. The original domed, wooden buttplug with numerous nails, has one brass tack missing at the base. A truly outstanding horn that is fresh to the market. 4-42075 JJ1 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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