Horn
Category
Natural History / Animals, Plants & Fossils
Date
1837
Materials
Silver, Horn, Copper, White metal
Measurements
26 x 20 in
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 903085.2
Summary
One of a pair of Horns on silver plated mounts, inscribed ‘Kristiania’ (old name for Oslo introduced by Government 1877 to 1925, previously ‘Christiania’ between 1624 to 1876 in honour of King Christian IV). The horns serve no purpose other than being highly decorative items for Mr Drewe’s table.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 2008.
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