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Impressive Historic Engraved
French & Indian War Themed Powder
Horn Commemorating General James Wolfe and the
British Victory at the Battle of Quebec - The basal section of the body of the horn features
a map of New York, a British grenadier with his arm wrapped around a woman over “Ye Bolde
Grenadr./Storming ye Palisades of/Venus, and the U.K. coat of arms. The forward section
features a map of Quebec depicting the order of battle at the famous Battle of the
Plains of Abraham (Battle of Quebec) fought outside the city in 1759 between the
English led by General James Wolfe and the French led by the Marquie de Montcalm.
Both leaders were mortally wounded in the battle, but the British emerged victorious
which led to Canada becoming a part of the British Empire. Below the St. Lawrence River on the map is the inscription “Ye Glorios & Immortal Memory of./Genl Ias Wolfe./Routed Ye French Armie. Ye
Septr 13th/Ao. 1759 at Quebeck/~George & Liberty~/Ie Meur ou Ie Matache” (I die where I cling) and below that a depiction of a memorial monument for Wolfe and “NEC ASPERA TERRENT” (not even harsh
things terrify, the motto of the British Grenadiers). The engraving is tinted red and black. The base plug has a large threaded finial allowing the horn to be refilled easily, and it and the wood throat have turned
rings and are secured by iron nails. Holes from suspension rings are found near the base of the horn and on the throat piece.
CONDITION: Very fine. The horn has distinct engraving and mild wear. The replacement wood components are good with mild wear. Overall, a very attractive powder horn commemorating the British hero of the French
& Indian War.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
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Historic French & Indian War Themed New York Map Powder Horn - Some of the most famous French
& Indian War era powder horns are the iconic map horns, particularly the popular horns featuring locations
throughout New York. On this horn, New York City and the coat of arms of the United Kingdom are shown towards
the basal end, and the colony’s waterways, settlements, and various forts are shown as you move towards the spout end. The markings and outlines are blackened while the shading is browned, and towards the base a native
warrior with a knife and tomahawk is depicted just below Fort Niagara. Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point are shown indicating it was made after the British capture of Fort Carillon in July 1759. The throat is stepped and featured
turned rings and a modern leather strap is fitted around the spout and into none of the two lobes at the base.
CONDITION: Very good. Aside from one noticeable section of deterioration of the surface, the horn exhibits distinct engraving and minor wear, some faint cracks, and light scratches. Overall, a very attractive example of classic New
York map horn.
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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