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fernando · 11th July 2013, 07:50 PM

Some nice friend bought this one in a local auction to offer it to me

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Although in principle this would be a Portuguese example, i am a bit intrigued with its unusual overall design and also its carved stylized horse rider.
Has anyone seen something similar to this ?

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M ELEY · 11th July 2013, 08:56 PM

Interesting piece, Fernando. Not my area, but the carving appears more African in its designs and form, but I could be way off base! If no one here can ID it, perhaps the Ethnographic side of the Forum might.

fernando · 12th July 2013, 02:10 PM

Sounds like a good idea, Mark

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I will wait for it to be handled to me; will check the other side to see if there is another figure ... and then i will be back in both fora.

fernando · 16th July 2013, 12:55 PM

A complete set of pictures now posted in the Ethno Forum:

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http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17432

Matchlock · 20th November 2013, 04:49 PM

Hi 'Nando,

I do have seen similar horns in British and American auction catalogs, mostly dated 18th c.

They certainly are of Portuguese make, for colonies.

Very nice and charming patina, btw!

Best,
Michael

fernando · 20th November 2013, 05:22 PM

Thank you Michl,
Duly noted and registered

11th July 2013, 07:50 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Powder horn for comments Some nice friend bought this one in a local auction to offer it to me . Although in principle this would be a Portuguese example, i am a bit intrigued with its unusual overall design and also its carved stylized horse rider. Has anyone seen something similar to this ? . Attached Images

11th July 2013, 08:56 PM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,066	Interesting piece, Fernando. Not my area, but the carving appears more African in its designs and form, but I could be way off base! If no one here can ID it, perhaps the Ethnographic side of the Forum might.

12th July 2013, 02:10 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Sounds like a good idea, Mark . I will wait for it to be handled to me; will check the other side to see if there is another figure ... and then i will be back in both fora.

16th July 2013, 12:55 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	A complete set of pictures now posted in the Ethno Forum: . http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17432

20th November 2013, 04:49 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, I do have seen similar horns in British and American auction catalogs, mostly dated 18th c. They certainly are of Portuguese make, for colonies. Very nice and charming patina, btw! Best, Michael

20th November 2013, 05:22 PM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Thank you Michl, Duly noted and registered