19th c. Highly Carved Rare Antique South American Estancias Drinking Horn
An Unusual Large Highly Carved Natural Drinking Horn With Animals, Horses, Bulls, Dog, Cow, Donkey Flowers, Leaves, Vines are the Subjects of this very Rare South American (likely Argentina) Drinking Horn. Owners name plaques on Silver Rim of Horn along with carved Initials. Rim and Bottom of the Horn are Silver with etched Designs of Flowers & Vines. With a Continuous Hand Made folded Silver Wire Double Chain. Very Good Condition Natural age related patina 2 wire lengths on Silver chain could use repair. Approximate Dimensions: Horn 10" long Top opening 3 3/4" Bottom Cap 2 1/2" Total Chain Length 27" When chain doubled as it is 13 1/2", or can be worn over shoulder with the full chain length 27"