How to date (powder) horn?

RSWORD · 29th April 2008, 05:46 PM

The horn appears bovine and the appearance of it, ie, the patina, style etc. is not too indifferent from early American examples dating to the 18th and early 19th century. I do not think it is unreasonable to think it could date as early as the 18th century.

fernando · 29th April 2008, 07:05 PM

Much obliged for your input, Rick.
I have in time considered such comparison, at looking to various American examples in the Net, but i wouldn't risk such conclusion without support.
Thanks again.

Tim Simmons · 29th April 2008, 07:10 PM

Looks African to me Southeast Africa - Western Mozambique? I have some pics of similar from South Africa. When I find them.

fernando · 29th April 2008, 08:06 PM

Now you caught me, Tim.
What do i know? We have been in Mozambique till the other day. I know the army guys brought some souvenirs, namely black wood handycraft ... like my self. But a powder horn ? You leave me with no arguments, as i never exploited that side; allways viewed it as local stuff ... have bought it in a local street market.
I will be expecting those pictures of yours.

29th April 2008, 05:46 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	The horn appears bovine and the appearance of it, ie, the patina, style etc. is not too indifferent from early American examples dating to the 18th and early 19th century. I do not think it is unreasonable to think it could date as early as the 18th century.

29th April 2008, 07:05 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Much obliged for your input, Rick. I have in time considered such comparison, at looking to various American examples in the Net, but i wouldn't risk such conclusion without support. Thanks again.

29th April 2008, 07:10 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Looks African to me Southeast Africa - Western Mozambique? I have some pics of similar from South Africa. When I find them.

29th April 2008, 08:06 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Now you caught me, Tim. What do i know? We have been in Mozambique till the other day. I know the army guys brought some souvenirs, namely black wood handycraft ... like my self. But a powder horn ? You leave me with no arguments, as i never exploited that side; allways viewed it as local stuff ... have bought it in a local street market. I will be expecting those pictures of yours.