18th Century Cow Horn Scrimshaw, C1780
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Rare and unusual antique late 18th century cow horn scrimshaw, c 1780. The horn has taken on great colour/patina from age . The scrimshaw decoration features a stag picture and an inscription:" How much more doth beauty beauteous seem" , which is a quote from a Shakespearean Sonnet. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing/ fading to scrimshaw. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.
Size: 17cm tall x 10cm wide x 8cm deep . I will happily ship worldwide.
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Date of manufacture : 18th Century
Additional Information
788056 (AB-183268)
W: 10cm (3.9")H: 17cm (6.7")D: 8cm (3.1")
18th Century
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Curious Antiques is one of the UK's leading purveyors of fine quality, rare antiques and curiosities from around the world. We routinely stock over 1000 pieces from the 16th to early 20th centuries and specialise in the following: - Fine Furniture - Tribal/ethnographic: Chinese, African, Indian,...
