18th Century Cow Horn Scrimshaw, C1780

Name: 18th Century Cow Horn Scrimshaw, C1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA788056
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Rare and unusual antique late 18th century cow horn scrimshaw, c 1780. The horn has taken on great colour/patina from age . The scrimshaw decoration features a stag picture and an inscription:" How much more doth beauty beauteous seem" , which is a quote from a Shakespearean Sonnet. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing/ fading to scrimshaw. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 17cm tall x 10cm wide x 8cm deep . I will happily ship worldwide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA788056

Dealers Notes

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Description

Rare and unusual antique late 18th century cow horn scrimshaw, c 1780. The horn has taken on great colour/patina from age .

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The scrimshaw decoration features a stag picture and an inscription:" How much more doth beauty beauteous seem" , which is a quote from a Shakespearean Sonnet.

Curious Antiques

Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing/ fading to scrimshaw. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 17cm tall x 10cm wide x 8cm deep . I will happily ship worldwide.