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19th C drenching horn

Side view of a drenching horn showing that it is hollow. Side view of a drenching horn showing the curved shape. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing that it is hollow.
Side view of a drenching horn showing that it is hollow. Side view of a drenching horn showing the curved shape. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing the hole in the tip. Side view of a drenching horn showing that it is hollow.

Classification

Description

A 19th century drenching horn with carved initials 'GT' on either side of tip end. Tip end als has a hole pierced right through and the open end is cut at an angle. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

"GT"

Object number

WCHL : 439

Date

1800 - 1899

Country

Unknown

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Length
345mm
Diameter
53mm

Colour

brown