Indonesian, Scottish or Something Else ?

Robert · 15th January 2020, 03:30 AM

As for the signature/writing you might try doing a rubbing to see if anything legible might be produced. Other than that I have nothing else to add that has not already been suggested by others.

Best,
Robert

drac2k · 15th January 2020, 02:04 PM

All very thoughtful comments, thank you; maybe it belonged to William"Bill the Butcher," from the "Gangs of New York."

Henk · 15th January 2020, 03:18 PM

Can you read the writing or rub it? It could give a hint in wich direction we have to search.

drac2k · 15th January 2020, 05:43 PM

Yes, it looks like "K.Rily 1818."

LJ · 15th January 2020, 09:10 PM

From the photos, I read the end of the inscription as July 1873, but couldn't make out what is written before "July"

Rick · 16th January 2020, 12:58 AM

Any ideas as to the type of horn?
I have seen ram's horn snuff mulls that are scotch in origin.
Maybe the type of horn could give a clue.

drac2k · 16th January 2020, 06:37 PM

I was sure that it said Rily, but it appears(after taking the suggestion of doing a rub,etc.), that it is K. July 6, 1818(?);last number could be an 8.

16th January 2020, 06:37 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,301	I was sure that it said Rily, but it appears(after taking the suggestion of doing a rub,etc.), that it is K. July 6, 1818(?);last number could be an 8. Attached Images

15th January 2020, 03:30 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	As for the signature/writing you might try doing a rubbing to see if anything legible might be produced. Other than that I have nothing else to add that has not already been suggested by others. Best, Robert

15th January 2020, 02:04 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,301	All very thoughtful comments, thank you; maybe it belonged to William"Bill the Butcher," from the "Gangs of New York."

15th January 2020, 03:18 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Can you read the writing or rub it? It could give a hint in wich direction we have to search.

15th January 2020, 05:43 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,301	Yes, it looks like "K.Rily 1818."

15th January 2020, 09:10 PM	#5
LJ Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 93	From the photos, I read the end of the inscription as July 1873, but couldn't make out what is written before "July"

16th January 2020, 12:58 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Any ideas as to the type of horn? I have seen ram's horn snuff mulls that are scotch in origin. Maybe the type of horn could give a clue.