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kahnjar1 · 13th July 2018, 04:51 AM

Just arrived is this large powder horn. The body appears to be bovine and has brass studs at shaped wooden base and a long brass spout which is nicely made and decorated. The seller was of the opinion that the brass spout was "removable", and this COULD possibly be correct as the mouth of the horn has a scoop cut to it. At the same time it could just be that the brass has come away from the horn.
My guess, based on the studs, and the decoration to the brass spout, is that it originates from North Africa, but I could be completely wrong. The chain attachments are similar to those on other North African flasks I have in my collection. The one at the neck is attached to a thick leather collar.
Though not that old IMHO, it is not a recently produced item either. I would think maybe early to mid 20th century.
Any and all comments welcome.
Stu

13th July 2018, 04:51 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	Powder Horn for ID and Comment Just arrived is this large powder horn. The body appears to be bovine and has brass studs at shaped wooden base and a long brass spout which is nicely made and decorated. The seller was of the opinion that the brass spout was "removable", and this COULD possibly be correct as the mouth of the horn has a scoop cut to it. At the same time it could just be that the brass has come away from the horn. My guess, based on the studs, and the decoration to the brass spout, is that it originates from North Africa, but I could be completely wrong. The chain attachments are similar to those on other North African flasks I have in my collection. The one at the neck is attached to a thick leather collar. Though not that old IMHO, it is not a recently produced item either. I would think maybe early to mid 20th century. Any and all comments welcome. Stu Attached Images