Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Eliphalet Austin Horn, dated 1776

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rich

The EA 1776 horn, carved with chicken like turkey, some sort of rope design and a large flowering plant. It has a nice deep honey brown patina. The horn was purchased from a descendant of Col. William Goodwin, who fought … Continue reading →

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A raised carved, flintlock Kentucky rifle by N. Stephenson

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rich

This rifle has beautiful raised carving at the rear of the cheek piece,  behind the tang, along the wrist and behind the rear ramrod thimble. It has a sliding wood patch box cover with engraved brass borders surrounded by finely … Continue reading →

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New York French & Indian War Horn, dated 1758

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rich

This is a beautifully carved New York French & Indian War horn. It was professionally carved, showing the British Coat of Arms, a bold NEW YORK 1758 and a wonderful full view of : The harbor, windmill,  fortifications, buildings and ships. … Continue reading →

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American Revolutionary War Naval Officer’s Silver-Hilted Sword

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Rich

SOLD This beautiful ca.1770 cuttoe is of American or English manufacture. The beautiful gadrooned shaped hand grip is of turned ivory, dyed green in the fashion of that period. Montmorency blade is 26″ long. Furniture of the hilt is silver, … Continue reading →

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German Flintlock Jaeger Rifle

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Rich

This is an early rifle dating to the mid 18th century. Even though it is a German Hunting rifle, this style of weapon was common among soldiers, foreign and domestic,  during the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. Another notable … Continue reading →

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James Shaw – 1755 – Turtle Crik

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Rich

  James Shaw – 1755 – Turtle Crik A nice map horn of the Pennsylvania area right up to Montreal Canada. It shows the Great Meadow, and a bridge near Fort Duquesne. Carved there is, “Genl Braddock and his troops … Continue reading →

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