Horn Historical Memorabilia

Stunning 19th century horn and brass covered trophy cup having incredible details such as eagle at the base and cow on the lid.

Vintage oak wood walking stick / cane with brass ferrule and collar, topped with a naturally curved L shaped stag horn / antler handle, etched along the top with the image of a Scott...

Powder Horn Engraving by Charles Goodrich 1776 Powder horns stand among the rarest and most treasured forms of American folk art. Unlike commercial objects, these deeply personal items were crafted by soldiers, sailors and explorers for practical use during their journeys. Through scrimshaw—an intricate technique of engraving bone or horn with a simple jackknife and filling the crevices with available pigments like soot or ash—these individuals left tangible marks of their hopes, dreams and experiences. This exceptional American Revolutionary War powder horn belonged to Charles Goodrich (1720-1816), a significant figure in early Pittsfield, Massachusetts history. The horn displays distinctive period characteristics with the inscription "PITTSFIELD" clearly visible on its amber-colored surface. Charles Goodrich, born in Wethersfield, Connecticut in 1720, became a prominent civic leader in Pittsfield. He built the first house in the settlement in 1754 and served in various official roles, including Justice of the Peace and town representative to Boston. While Goodrich's name may not appear prominently in history textbooks, historical documents—particularly his September 3, 1776 petition to the Massachusetts Assembly—reveal his compelling story. The petition shows that Goodrich faced accusations of being a British sympathizer and draft evader. According to his account, he was targeted for his public office, physically assaulted by a man named James Morey and subsequently fined by a local committee. Goodrich maintained that he merely defended himself when attacked and claimed ignorance of requirements to either serve as a drafted soldier or hire a substitute—accusations that branded him unpatriotic during the revolutionary fervor. The Massachusetts Council's concurrence with Goodrich's petition likely inspired his subsequent military service. His powder horn, bearing the inscription of Pittsfield, accompanied him to Fort Ticonderoga, where Simonds' Regiment of Militia (2nd Berkshire County Regiment) was stationed during the difficult winter of 1776-1777. Fort Ticonderoga, a strategic stronghold in upstate New York, had been seized from the British in May 1775 by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. By the time of Goodrich's service, American forces occupied the fort while preparing for an expected British counterattack. In August 1777, Goodrich and Simonds' Regiment participated in the Battle of Bennington—a decisive engagement where Patriot forces under General John Stark defeated British and Hessian troops. This victory significantly weakened General John Burgoyne's invasion force, contributing to his surrender at Saratoga in October 1777—a pivotal turning point that helped secure French support for the American cause. Powder horns captivate elite collectors and major museums alike. The Metropolitan Museum of Art recognized their significance by dedicating an entire exhibition to American Engraved Powder Horns...

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this monumental model of the HMS Victory was created during the Napoléonic Wars by a French pri...

A Pennsylvania etched powder horn, late 18th to early 19th century. Showing a view of Philadelphia and of Allentown with map to various towns wrapping around the horn. End probably r...

Fanny’s Box We are proud to offer a unique 19th century hand carved horn snuff box by repute owned by Francesca "Fanny" Cerrito (11 May 1817 – 6 May 1909) Fanny was an Italian balle...

Antique African Royal ceremonial buffalo drinking horn Bamum “Ndu Nyiet” This historic and spectacular Bamum royal drinking horn is known as “Ndu Nyie...

This pair of exquisite Turkish weaving shuttles are made of wood, horn, lead, and bronze, each mounted on its custom stand. Each is a beautifully forme...

This mid-18th century French Louis XV period hunting short sword features a 26 inch long tapered steel blade engraved with a crown and star on each side indicating that this piece once belonged to a noble. An engraved hunting scene with a wild boar and deer being chased by a pair of hunting hounds adorns one side of the blade. On the opposing side is the inscription in French "Pour un plaisir nulles douleurs ont les amants et les vasseurs" which translates to "For a pleasure, lovers and lords feel no pain" in English. The blade is affixed to a horn handle with bronze mounted hilt and pommel. An exceptional hunting sword...

Bearing the weight of this large drinking Horn, a small, bearded man hunches as he holds the collar supporting the horn over his head. The collar is adorned with a mermaid and an ova...

Handsomely adorned with a silver plated rim and supported by a brass stand, this German drinking horn is in very good condition. A single stag sta...

A large and very rare presentation horn and silver mounted beaker with inscription on the rim "Ulster Rifle Association Clandeboye, 1871 (presentation on crest ref New York) ".