A pair of George IV silver-mounted ox horn hunting horns, William Eley, London, 1827

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

one 37cm, 14 1/2 in long, the other 41cm, 16in long

each with reeded girdle, rim and moutpiece applied with reeded mounts, attached chain

Provenance

Sir Henry Nelthorpe, 7th Bt. (1773-1830), of Scawby Hall, Lincolnshire, thence by descent.

Scawby Hall sale, Sotheby's, London, 11 April 2002, lot 288

Catalogue Note

This rare pair of hunting horns were made for Henry Nelthorpe, 7th Baronet. Sir Henry who was a notable sportsman enjoying both hunting with the Brocklesby and owning a series of racehorses, including Everlasting, winner of 31 races between 1813 and 1818.