Powder horn and unidentified object

AHorsa · 12th March 2020, 03:43 PM

Hi there,

I just got those two object. Can anyone date the powder horn? I think it should be 16th to 17th century?!

It came with this 35cm long "ramrod" but actually I really doubt it is a ramrod. It is made from iron. The tip in form of a stylized lion is made from brass.

Would be great if someone can identify those pieces.

Best regards
Andreas

kahnjar1 · 12th March 2020, 07:51 PM

Hi Andreas,
Just a suggestion about the "ramrod"......could it be a spike for clearing the touch hole of a cannon?
Stu

adrian · 12th March 2020, 08:10 PM

That spike/rod is too large in diameter to enter the vent of an artillery piece.

AHorsa · 14th March 2020, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the comments! Anyone else an idea about this piece?

BAW · 14th March 2020, 11:00 PM

The shape of the unknown object is very similar to a butchers' steel for sharpening knives.

AHorsa · 15th March 2020, 11:29 AM

I think for a butcher´s steel the lion (which tahn would be the hilt) is too small. Also the shape of the lion´s "noise" wouldn´t make sens then, as it semms to be supposed to push something.

12th March 2020, 03:43 PM	#1
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 374	Powder horn and unidentified object Hi there, I just got those two object. Can anyone date the powder horn? I think it should be 16th to 17th century?! It came with this 35cm long "ramrod" but actually I really doubt it is a ramrod. It is made from iron. The tip in form of a stylized lion is made from brass. Would be great if someone can identify those pieces. Best regards Andreas Attached Images

12th March 2020, 07:51 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,772	Hi Andreas, Just a suggestion about the "ramrod"......could it be a spike for clearing the touch hole of a cannon? Stu

12th March 2020, 08:10 PM	#3
adrian Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 128	That spike/rod is too large in diameter to enter the vent of an artillery piece.

14th March 2020, 02:52 PM	#4
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 374	Thanks for the comments! Anyone else an idea about this piece?

14th March 2020, 11:00 PM	#5
BAW Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 6	The shape of the unknown object is very similar to a butchers' steel for sharpening knives.

15th March 2020, 11:29 AM	#6
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 374	I think for a butcher´s steel the lion (which tahn would be the hilt) is too small. Also the shape of the lion´s "noise" wouldn´t make sens then, as it semms to be supposed to push something.