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Offline Pukka Bundook

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1830 and 1840, Thuringian powder horns.
« on: June 12, 2021, 06:00:18 PM »
Gents,
These horns are not mine.
I saved the images from an auction in the UK a year or three ago,

Thuringia,
First image C 1830 second, C 1840. 

V Nice work.
best regards,
Richard.






Offline BOB HILL

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Re: 1830 and 1840, Thuringian powder horns.
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2021, 12:36:03 AM »
Thanks. Those are great.
Bob
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Offline Tanselman

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Re: 1830 and 1840, Thuringian powder horns.
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2021, 01:51:48 AM »
How do they get the great contrast? Is the antler relief carved, then the background stained, or are there actually different colored layers in the antler? The carving is exquisite. Shelby Gallien

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Re: 1830 and 1840, Thuringian powder horns.
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2021, 03:23:50 PM »
Shelby,
I'm sure you're right first time;  the horn carved and then the background stained. (very carefully I'd guess!)

all the best,
Richard.