November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
This attractive horn measures about 13" across the bow and features a faceted spout section, followed by four relief rings. The entire spout section is covered with original dark crazed paint. The main body has a green hue and a band of dark green paint towards the plug. The convex wooden plug has four turned rings on the sides and four turned rings on the top, with a carved six-pointed star in the center. There is a brass lanyard ring fastened in the center for strap attachment. The collar is present from an original leather strap, as well as a piece of old leather at the plug. Complete with what appears to be its original hand-carved spout plug. CONDITION: Completely untouched and as found with a dry surface and much original dark crazed paint and around plug. Plug also retains a dark crazed surface with some scattered marks from use. DMG