1820-1850 British civilian powder horn.

Name/Title

1820-1850 British civilian powder horn.

Entry/Object ID

1990.35.1

Description

1820-1850 British civilian powder horn. Flattened pear shape, copper. Body is crimped together in halves with cylindrical top bolster and 3 cm. long copper spout with "C" shaped steel spring catch press stud screwed to base. This operates a door inside spout. Body decorated with stamped oakleaves and elk's and fox's head, one head each side.

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Accession number at bottom.

Dimensions

Width

8.5 cm

Length

20.5 cm

Dimension Notes

3.5cms. thick.