Hunting horn
Hunting Horn
1714 (Made)
1714 (Made)
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This hunting horn seems to have been made in the year of George I's accession to the British throne in 1714. The form of the inscription ('Georg I 1714 DJEU MON DROIT), his name spelt as it would be in Germany, implies this piece was produced in Germany, perhaps in Hannover, where Georg was Elector. The style and subject of the piece confirms its origin and date. Germany had a strong tradition of ivory carving in the 17th and 18th centuries. The horn probably never functioned as a hunting horn, but was always a luxury object, admired for its dexterous carving. Although inscribed with the name of the monarch, it may not have had a direct royal connection, but have been made for an aristocratic collector.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Hunting horn (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved ivory. |
Brief description | Carved ivory hunting horn. Probably German; 1714. |
Physical description | A carved ivory hunting horn made in six pieces. The mouthpiece is carved as a wild boar; hunting scenes are carved in relief n the body of the horn. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Georg I 1714 DJEU MON DROIT
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Credit line | Private Collection |
Object history | This object is on long-term loan from a private collection. |
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Summary | This hunting horn seems to have been made in the year of George I's accession to the British throne in 1714. The form of the inscription ('Georg I 1714 DJEU MON DROIT), his name spelt as it would be in Germany, implies this piece was produced in Germany, perhaps in Hannover, where Georg was Elector. The style and subject of the piece confirms its origin and date. Germany had a strong tradition of ivory carving in the 17th and 18th centuries. The horn probably never functioned as a hunting horn, but was always a luxury object, admired for its dexterous carving. Although inscribed with the name of the monarch, it may not have had a direct royal connection, but have been made for an aristocratic collector. |
Collection | |
Accession number | LOAN:JOHN LEWIS.17-2014 |
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Record created | October 24, 2014 |
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