XL Antique 1894 Scandinavian Swedish Presentation Drinking Horn Brass Mounted For Sale

Exceptional Antique Scandinavian Presentation Drinking Horn – Dated 1894

A striking late-19th-century ceremonial/presentation drinking horn featuring a large natural horn mounted on an elaborately decorated metal pedestal.

The central applied cartouche is beautifully engraved:

“Minne af d. 9 April 1894”

Approximately translated from Swedish as:

“In Memory of April 9, 1894.”

The piece features extensive period metalwork, including an ornate raised floral and scroll-decorated pedestal, decorative support, pierced upper collar and an elaborate applied presentation plaque.

The natural horn displays beautiful variations in color from warm honey tones to deep brown/black. The combination of the dramatic sweeping horn and highly decorated base makes this an especially impressive display piece.

Details:

* Dated 1894

* Scandinavian / likely Swedish

* Natural bovine horn

* Ornate brass/metal mounts

* Engraved presentation cartouche

* Raised floral and scroll decoration

* Pierced decorative rim

* Large freestanding pedestal form

* Wonderful original aged patina

* Approximately 132 years old

Condition is consistent with age and use. The horn and metalwork show surface wear, oxidation, scratches, patina and other age-related characteristics. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

An unusual and highly decorative piece of late-19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship, ideal for a collection of Scandinavian antiques, folk art, historic drinking vessels, hunting antiques or Victorian-era decorative objects.