11.5" overall length, with an elegant twist to the horn, measuring about 3"x3.5" at the oval base and terminating in a re-purposed top and spout from a US "Peace Flask" marked BATTY. Raised carved decorations including Flower of Life motifs, Pentacle motifs and an American Shield. All carving executed in a capable, if not particularly artistic hand. Iron suspension ring in wood butt plug, with an old cartridge casing head as part of the rim decoration. Modern leather thong added. Likely late 19th or possibly early 20th century. Condition: Very good to fine, horn with a nice mellow patina, charging spout fully functional.
11.5" overall length, with an elegant twist to the horn, measuring about 3"x3.5" at the oval base and terminating in a re-purposed top and spout from a US "Peace Flask" marked BATTY. Raised carved decorations including Flower of Life motifs, Pentacle motifs and an American Shield. All carving executed in a capable, if not particularly artistic hand. Iron suspension ring in wood butt plug, with an old cartridge casing head as part of the rim decoration. Modern leather thong added. Likely late 19th or possibly early 20th century. Condition: Very good to fine, horn with a nice mellow patina, charging spout fully functional.
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