November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
This massive horn of unknown origin and age measures about 18" across the bow. There is a threaded bowl attached to the spout, which was possibly used as a powder measure. The spout section is a series of turned rings, followed by a section of long facets with scalloped edges. A snake is carved in relief around the main body of the horn and there is an iron lanyard attached towards the plug. The flat wooden plug is retained by a series of small iron pins and has been painted with many different colors. CONDITION: Horn is in very good condition, showing only a few scattered marks and some natural flaking and defects. Plug shows some later coats of paint. DMG