Decorative carved horn

Side view of a carved horn showing the carved tip. Side view of a carved horn showing the metal legs. Side view of a carved horn showing the shadow marks of something that is missing. Side view of a carved horn showing the curved shape. Underside view of a carved horn showing the metal attachments. Top view of a carved horn showing the metal attachments. Top view of a carved horn showing the inner surface.
Side view of a carved horn showing the carved tip. Side view of a carved horn showing the metal legs. Side view of a carved horn showing the shadow marks of something that is missing. Side view of a carved horn showing the curved shape. Underside view of a carved horn showing the metal attachments. Top view of a carved horn showing the metal attachments. Top view of a carved horn showing the inner surface.

Classification

Description

A decorative horn set on a scrolling metal stand (incomplete). The tip of the horn has been carved to resemble a spiralling shell. Date unknown. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 458

Country

Unknown

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
metal stand
Dimensions
Width
56mm
Height
120mm
Length
170mm

Colour

brown