"Dated 1697, Powder Horn Engraved With A Hunter, Alps, Tyrol, Austria"
Beautiful snuff box, a shaker, or Austrian black powder horn, it is an airtight bottle, a section of bovine horn in which contours have been carved, and engraved rosette, hatching, threads and this impressive date on lid; it is closed by two horn plates which are horn pegged and base nailed of iron. A turned horn spout screws on, closed by a small carved wooden stopper.
12.5cm x 8cm x 5.5cm, weight: 100g
Good condition, without flaws.
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.