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Mounted Buffalo Horns
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €790     $857
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Mounted Buffalo Horns

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A large pair of buffalo horns mounted on a heavy iron base.

In very good condition.

H 75cm

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Mounted Antique Buffalo Horns to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 07816796
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Keratin horn sheaths with natural ridges and surface fissures: aged horn.
Tips polished smooth against weathered lower sections: traditional trophy finishing.
Cut bone skull frontlet with natural porous grain: bone structure.
Welded iron plate and upright: later museum-style show mount.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA973828
Dealers Internal Reference
MNE23O327C
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Description
A large pair of buffalo horns mounted on a heavy iron base.

In very good condition.

H 75cm

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Mounted Antique Buffalo Horns to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 07816796
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Keratin horn sheaths with natural ridges and surface fissures: aged horn.
Tips polished smooth against weathered lower sections: traditional trophy finishing.
Cut bone skull frontlet with natural porous grain: bone structure.
Welded iron plate and upright: later museum-style show mount.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA973828
Dealers Internal Ref
MNE23O327C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand.
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Archive I A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand.

Mounted Buffalo Horns

Archive II A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View II
Archive III A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View III
Archive IV A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View IV
Archive V A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View V
Archive VI A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View VI
Archive VII A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View VII
Archive VIII A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand. View VIII
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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lta
Verified Since Jan 2011
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A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand.
Mounted Buffalo Horns
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A set of sweeping dark brown buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment, elevated on a dark iron display stand.
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  • ObjectTaxidermy & Natural History
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Natural History
  • MaterialNatural Horn, Bone, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsSweeping horn curvature, ribbed keratin surface, bone skull cap, metal rod mount
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in)

This Victorian natural history taxidermy object comprises a large pair of buffalo horns attached to a bone skull fragment. The natural horn surfaces display a dark brown tone with deep ribbing and sweeping curvature, contrasting with the lighter cream shade of the central bone cap. The piece is elevated on a dark iron display stand featuring a vertical support rod and a flat square base. Signs of age include natural textural variations across the keratin surfaces and subtle weathering on the bone elements. Measuring 75 cm high, the sculpture stands on an upright metal rod. In a contemporary home, this decorative specimen suits placement on a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or study. The organic materials and imposing silhouette provide a striking focal point for interior styling. The mounted horns integrate easily into eclectic and traditional room schemes alongside timber furniture and leather upholstery.

FAQs

Mounted horn displays became popular during the nineteenth century alongside the rise of cabinets of curiosities and scientific interest in natural history. They were frequently preserved as field trophies or collected as sculptural natural specimens to adorn country houses, libraries, and estate billiard rooms.

These specimens typically feature keratin horn sheaths mounted over the core bone structure of the skull. Historical examples are often mounted onto wooden shields, leather bases, or contemporary metal display stands constructed from iron or steel.

Authentic specimens demonstrate age through natural surface patination, subtle ridge wear, and micro-cracking along the keratin sheaths. The skull bone will show natural ossification and age-appropriate tonal variation rather than bright modern bleaching.

Mounted horns provide natural texture and dramatic form when placed on a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or library console. They complement dark wood panelling, leather seating, and neutral mineral palettes within contemporary or traditional interiors.

Dust the horns regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Keep the specimen away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity, as extreme temperature fluctuations can cause keratin to dry out, warp, or split.
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