Ram's horn and bone powder horn

Description

A priming horm made of ram's horn and engraved bone with metal fittings. The spring mechanism enabled the user to dispense gunpowder with one hand. Exhibited at the Worthing Museum in 1973. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.

Object number

WCHL : 106
Dimensions
Width
140mm
Depth
30mm
Length
180mm