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4th January 2018, 08:32 PM
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Horn decorations?
A pair of tips / covers / protectors or just decorations.
When I bought them I was hoping that they may have been for elephant tusk but looking inside there appears to be traces of horn so I guess they are for bulls or buffaloes. Solid,thick brass weighing 360 and 380g each. Any ideas of origin and are they for decoration or protection? I have been searching the interweb and my old books but cannot find anything smilar. As usual all comments welcome. Regards Roy |
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4th January 2018, 11:21 PM
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Ignoring the trace of horn inside I would guess at them being stirrup cups for drinking out of before the hunt, by hunt I mean horse hunt following the hounds after the fox.
Google stirrup cup and you might see where I am coming from. Regards Ken |
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6th January 2018, 02:30 PM
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I see what you mean Ken, but these are much heavier and thicker than any stirrup cups that I have handled. Also the flaked off horn inside indicates that they have been attached to horns at some time.
Cheers Roy |
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6th January 2018, 02:42 PM
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Most likely for elephants' tusks when used in Indian weddings etc. With buffalo horn linings/thin padding so they fit securely.
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7th January 2018, 11:02 AM
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Thanks Colin
That is what I was thinking of. Regards Roy |
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