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“Grindelwald’ Antique Horn Beaker/shaker
Luke Honey Ltd
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“Grindelwald’ Antique Horn Beaker/shaker

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

An Antique Souvenir Horn Beaker/Dice Shaker, Switzerland, Late 19th Century

A rather nice horn "tot" beaker (or dice shaker) from Grindelwald in Switzerland. Grindelwald is a Swiss Alpine resort. The Swiss Alpes were a popular tourist destination for well-heeled Britons in the late 19th century.

Inscribed: GRINDELWALD. The light shines through the lettering when the beaker is held up to the light.

Height: 8.1cm

Diameter: (at top): 5.5cm

Stock Reference: MJ 1935

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.1cm (3.19")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Horn Beaker Cup to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA821264
Dealers Internal Reference
MJ 1935
Description
An Antique Souvenir Horn Beaker/Dice Shaker, Switzerland, Late 19th Century

A rather nice horn "tot" beaker (or dice shaker) from Grindelwald in Switzerland. Grindelwald is a Swiss Alpine resort. The Swiss Alpes were a popular tourist destination for well-heeled Britons in the late 19th century.

Inscribed: GRINDELWALD. The light shines through the lettering when the beaker is held up to the light.

Height: 8.1cm

Diameter: (at top): 5.5cm

Stock Reference: MJ 1935

Height
8.1cm (3.19")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Antique Horn Beaker Cup to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA821264
Dealers Internal Ref
MJ 1935
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
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SW8
United Kingdom

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A small translucent honey-coloured antique horn beaker inscribed with the word Grindelwald around the upper rim.
“Grindelwald’ Antique Horn Beaker/Shaker
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A small translucent honey-coloured antique horn beaker inscribed with the word Grindelwald around the upper rim.
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An antique horn beaker is a cylindrical drinking vessel or shaker crafted from flattened, shaped, and polished animal horn. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these lightweight vessels were frequently inscribed as travel souvenirs or used for everyday beverages and tabletop games.

Craftsmen softened natural horn using hot water or steam before moulding it over wooden formers into tapered cylindrical shapes. A separate piece of horn or wood was fitted tightly into the base, creating a watertight seal through shrinkage as the horn cooled.

Authentic pieces display natural color variations, subtle grain patterns, and irregular translucency when held to light. Age-related wear typically includes fine surface scratches, slight oval warping over time, and faint hand-engraved or stamped lettering.

Horn beakers function as decorative curio objects on shelving, desk tidy containers for stationery, or accent pieces within glass display cabinets. Pairing them with warm timber, leather books, or dark metal enhances their organic texture.

Clean horn items using a soft cloth slightly dampened with tepid water and mild soap, drying them immediately. Avoid soaking in water, exposure to heat sources, or harsh chemical cleaners, which cause the natural horn to warp or split.
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