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American Powder Horn
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American Powder Horn

18th century
Description

Early American Powder Horn very Worn Inscription Scratched on the Side Wonderful Patina Circa 1720. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

1700 to 1720 America

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique American Powder Horn to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA631186
Dealers Internal Reference
1012
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Description
Early American Powder Horn very Worn Inscription Scratched on the Side Wonderful Patina Circa 1720. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

1700 to 1720 America

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique American Powder Horn to the 18th Century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631186
Dealers Internal Ref
1012
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension.
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Archive I A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension.

American Powder Horn

Archive II A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension. View II
Archive III A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension. View III
Archive IV A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension. View IV
Archive V A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gerardrobinsonfineartanda
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension.
American Powder Horn
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A curved antique honey-brown powder horn with a smooth polished finish and a pierced tab at the top for suspension.
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  • ObjectPowder Horns
  • Period18th century
  • StyleColonial American
  • MaterialHorn, Wood
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsCurved silhouette, Pierced suspension hole, Polished surface
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

This 18th century American powder horn exhibits a curved silhouette and a honey-brown colour with darker mottled grain streaks. The piece is formed from natural horn with a polished surface, showing a very worn texture, scratched inscriptions along the side, and a pierced suspension hole at the top tab. The surface displays a distinct aged patina with natural variations throughout the material. Measuring 14 cm high, 5.1 cm wide, and 5.7 cm deep, the item functions as a decorative object with a colonial American design vibe. It suits placement on a mantelpiece in a traditional interior, or upon a shelf within a Highland hunting lodge style display.

FAQs

Powder horns were hollowed-out animal horns used to transport and keep black gunpowder dry for muzzle-loading firearms during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Craftsmen boiled cow or ox horns to soften them, then scraped, shaped, and fitted them with a wooden plug at the base and a removable stopper at the tip.

Genuine historical pieces display natural patination, hand-carved markings, wear around attachment points, and aging consistent with organic horn material.

Position the object on a fireplace mantelpiece, open bookshelf, or mount it within a shadow box alongside period collectibles for a focal point.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and keep it in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and extreme heat.
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