SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN OF JAMES LAKIN PEPPERELL 1812.

SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN OF JAMES LAKIN PEPPERELL 1812. This fine large early scrimshawed powder horn lavishly and comprehensively covered with scrim designs and vignettes. The outside of the horn reads “James * Lakin * Pepperell 1812” all enclosed within an upper and lower banner consisting of small stars. Decorations include Masonic symbols, various leaping and standing deer, a cartouche with script initials within which may be for “JL”??. Also trees, fish, horses, cattle, birds, fishermen, turtles, and much more. Lower portion of the horn finished with a checkered design the upper portion with a chip carved design and carved spout. The butt of the horn fit with an early pine plug set with a piece of glass or mirror. A Google query revealed information on the Lakin line in the “Encyclopedia of Biography”, the Lakin line was outlined as follows: “James Lakin was the son of Robertson and Hannah Lakin, born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, June 2, 1749. He married Elizabeth Shattuck, daughter of John Shattuck, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth. She was born in Pepperell, June 11, 1753, and was a descendant of an old Colonial family. They were the parents of eight children. James Lakin was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, a prosperous farmer and well-known member of the community.” He was obviously in his 60s in 1812 and we suspect there is the possibility he may have been involved in the War of 1812, and further investigation may reveal that. SIZE: Approx. 18” on the outer curve. CONDITION: Horn has a nice old light mellow honey amber patina, the pour spout is missing the plug and also with a narrow chip at the tip. Horn has a crack at the beginning of the base plug and going approx. 3-4” up the horn. A 1” ppc of the horn apparently at one time knocked off and reglued in the same spot. Decoration on horn very distinct and bold and easily seen. 4-39967 JJ1 (1,550-2,750)

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
	2503	$575.00	SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORN OF JAMES LAKIN PEPPERELL 1812. This fine large early scrimshawed powder horn lavishly and comprehensively covered with scrim designs and vignettes. The outside of the horn reads “James * Lakin * Pepperell 1812” all enclosed within an upper and lower banner consisting of small stars. Decorations include Masonic symbols, various leaping and standing deer, a cartouche with script initials within which may be for “JL”??. Also trees, fish, horses, cattle, birds, fishermen, turtles, and much more. Lower portion of the horn finished with a checkered design the upper portion with a chip carved design and carved spout. The butt of the horn fit with an early pine plug set with a piece of glass or mirror. A Google query revealed information on the Lakin line in the “Encyclopedia of Biography”, the Lakin line was outlined as follows: “James Lakin was the son of Robertson and Hannah Lakin, born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, June 2, 1749. He married Elizabeth Shattuck, daughter of John Shattuck, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth. She was born in Pepperell, June 11, 1753, and was a descendant of an old Colonial family. They were the parents of eight children. James Lakin was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, a prosperous farmer and well-known member of the community.” He was obviously in his 60s in 1812 and we suspect there is the possibility he may have been involved in the War of 1812, and further investigation may reveal that. SIZE: Approx. 18” on the outer curve. CONDITION: Horn has a nice old light mellow honey amber patina, the pour spout is missing the plug and also with a narrow chip at the tip. Horn has a crack at the beginning of the base plug and going approx. 3-4” up the horn. A 1” ppc of the horn apparently at one time knocked off and reglued in the same spot. Decoration on horn very distinct and bold and easily seen. 4-39967 JJ1 (1,550-2,750) 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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