Lot 172
Collection of French & Indian War, Revolutionary War Relics including Rare Officer's Whistle. From Alexander White III collection of Revolutionary War cannonballs and grapeshot is this collection of seven examples and one fragment unearthed from the Hudson Highland, Fort Ticonderoga and Fort Montgomery areas of Northeast New York. The largest here is a 4 pounder at about 3½" in diameter down to grapeshot weighing one pound and 1½" in diameter. All are lettered with the areas from which they were found. Unique to this collection are relics from the French and Indian Wars (1754-1763) including two trade or belt axe heads, multipurpose tools for everyday use which could also be used as weapons. These axes were hand forged, made from a single piece of iron, heated and folded over a mandrel to make an eye for the handle. Both pieces are 6" long and 2" wide. Also included is what we believe to be a horse bit and a brand with the number '3' both unearthed at Crown Point. And finally a fine, rare, Revolutionary War era officer's whistle about 2" in length, made of pewter. The edges of the mouthpiece have been intentionally crimped making the whistle emit a much louder sound, with the tiny original metal ball whistle still inside chamber. Whistles from this era command anywhere from $250 to $500. This entire collection comes housed in a very old wood box of indeterminate age, outside brass hardware original, however hinges replaced, nevertheless decades ago. Wood box measures 20" x 7" x 8" and in nice, handsome condition with the usual wear and dings from age. Total shipping weight is around 16 pounds, a consideration if overseas.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
Estate of Alexander White III.
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