Black Powder Horn, Carved, Converted 18th Century,
$375.00
This hand carved black powder horn is likely European in origin. I believe, based on the carving and a portion of the hand forged iron hardware on this piece that it was originally made sometime in the 1700's. At some point it was converted, still for use as a black powder horn/flask, but with a newer spout and end cap. The spout is held in place with screws that appear to be a "wood" type screw. They do not turn easily and I chose not to force them. The end cap is held in place with a "machine" type screw, which does easily turn and I provided photos of that screw and the internal view of the horn when the end cap is removed.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This hand carved black powder horn is likely European in origin. I believe, based on the carving and a portion of the hand forged iron hardware on this piece that it was originally made sometime in the 1700's. At some point it was converted, still for use as a black powder horn/flask, but with a newer spout and end cap. The spout is held in place with screws that appear to be a "wood" type screw. They do not turn easily and I chose not to force them. The end cap is held in place with a "machine" type screw, which does easily turn and I provided photos of that screw and the internal view of the horn when the end cap is removed.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This hand carved black powder horn is likely European in origin. I believe, based on the carving and a portion of the hand forged iron hardware on this piece that it was originally made sometime in the 1700's. At some point it was converted, still for use as a black powder horn/flask, but with a newer spout and end cap. The spout is held in place with screws that appear to be a "wood" type screw. They do not turn easily and I chose not to force them. The end cap is held in place with a "machine" type screw, which does easily turn and I provided photos of that screw and the internal view of the horn when the end cap is removed.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
It is not completely clear to me how this piece would have worked. History has documented use of black powder weapons well into the early portions of he 1900's, both for hunting and as weapons of war. I believe that this piece represents a flask/horn that was repurposed for use with what would have been more modern weapons, compared to those in use at the time the horn was originally made. Please refer to photo's for full perspective.
The horn is approx 8 1/2 inches long, the spout is oval in shape and at its widest point, approx 2 3/4 inches long. The end cap is circular in shape and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Portions of the hardware on this piece are hand forged and age appropriate for the 18th century. The hand carving is well done and the horn has a soft, almost ivory like patina. Again, please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.