OUTSTANDING FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS POWDER HORN OF LT. SIMON JEFFERDS OF WELLS (MASSACHUSETTS, NOW MAINE), 1759.

OUTSTANDING FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS POWDER HORN OF LT. SIMON JEFFERDS OF WELLS (MASSACHUSETTS, NOW MAINE), 1759. This beautiful period powder horn very nicely scrimmed. The outside curve of the horn scrimmed “LT. SIMON JEFFERDS HIS HORN MADE AT LEBANON (Pennsylvania) MARCH THE 9TH DAY 1759 IPOUDER WITH MY BROTHER BAUL A HEROLIKE DO CONKURE ALL”. At the base of the horn, also scrimmed “OF WELLS, AGED 23Y”. Horn also scrimmed with large Man-of-War brandishing cannons. Before it, marches a troop of 6 soldiers armed with muskets and swords, directed by an officer. The opposite side of the base carved with another Man-of-War. Also decorated with a leaping stag, and on the inside of the curve, a rectangular engraving which appears to represent the outline of a stockade or stockade building. The horn with nicely colored wooden plug, retaining remnants of what is probably the orig leather sling. The spout carved in a stepped design and fitted with a period brass-pouring spout having the orig screw plug. A Google of Jefferds name reveals that he was indeed a participant in the French and Indian Wars. The horn is rather nicely done and Jefferds apparently scrimmed other horns. We found a reference of one signed by his name also in Lebanon, PA, that was ornamented with a design of soldiers and a boat. A similar theme is found on this horn. An extract from the book A Frontier Family states as follows: “When war was declared against France in 1753, a considerable levy went from Wells to serve under Wolfe in Canadian campaign, among them Simon Jefferds, a grandson of Col. John Wheelwright and there is a tradition that his son, Lt. Jeremiah Wheelwright of Portsmouth was with Wolfe at Quebec. During this war, another grandson, Daniel Wheelwright, went to Fort Halifax. With the fall of Quebec, Wells ceased to be a frontier town.” SIZE: Approx. 15” on the outside curve. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: A pleasing soft overall tan patina on which the scrimshaw design is well exhibited. Upper curve of the horn, has nice, natural, genuine wear on the word “Lebanon” and the date 1759, as should be exhibited on any much carried and much used horn. Brass-pouring spout with a very nice patina of dark mustard brown color and the leather carrying strap which appears to probably be orig is only slightly supple but also brittle in places (and nearly broken in a couple of spots). Strap is affixed to the wooden plug at the base with 3 raisin-head nails. A terrific artifact from the French and Indian Wars. More research may reveal additional facts about Jefferds involvement in the French and Indian Wars. 4-39641 JJ3 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2502	$8,912.50	OUTSTANDING FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS POWDER HORN OF LT. SIMON JEFFERDS OF WELLS (MASSACHUSETTS, NOW MAINE), 1759. This beautiful period powder horn very nicely scrimmed. The outside curve of the horn scrimmed “LT. SIMON JEFFERDS HIS HORN MADE AT LEBANON (Pennsylvania) MARCH THE 9TH DAY 1759 IPOUDER WITH MY BROTHER BAUL A HEROLIKE DO CONKURE ALL”. At the base of the horn, also scrimmed “OF WELLS, AGED 23Y”. Horn also scrimmed with large Man-of-War brandishing cannons. Before it, marches a troop of 6 soldiers armed with muskets and swords, directed by an officer. The opposite side of the base carved with another Man-of-War. Also decorated with a leaping stag, and on the inside of the curve, a rectangular engraving which appears to represent the outline of a stockade or stockade building. The horn with nicely colored wooden plug, retaining remnants of what is probably the orig leather sling. The spout carved in a stepped design and fitted with a period brass-pouring spout having the orig screw plug. A Google of Jefferds name reveals that he was indeed a participant in the French and Indian Wars. The horn is rather nicely done and Jefferds apparently scrimmed other horns. We found a reference of one signed by his name also in Lebanon, PA, that was ornamented with a design of soldiers and a boat. A similar theme is found on this horn. An extract from the book A Frontier Family states as follows: “When war was declared against France in 1753, a considerable levy went from Wells to serve under Wolfe in Canadian campaign, among them Simon Jefferds, a grandson of Col. John Wheelwright and there is a tradition that his son, Lt. Jeremiah Wheelwright of Portsmouth was with Wolfe at Quebec. During this war, another grandson, Daniel Wheelwright, went to Fort Halifax. With the fall of Quebec, Wells ceased to be a frontier town.” SIZE: Approx. 15” on the outside curve. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: A pleasing soft overall tan patina on which the scrimshaw design is well exhibited. Upper curve of the horn, has nice, natural, genuine wear on the word “Lebanon” and the date 1759, as should be exhibited on any much carried and much used horn. Brass-pouring spout with a very nice patina of dark mustard brown color and the leather carrying strap which appears to probably be orig is only slightly supple but also brittle in places (and nearly broken in a couple of spots). Strap is affixed to the wooden plug at the base with 3 raisin-head nails. A terrific artifact from the French and Indian Wars. More research may reveal additional facts about Jefferds involvement in the French and Indian Wars. 4-39641 JJ3 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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