Ancient Order of Foresters Ceremonial Horn
This striking 19th to early 20th-century fraternal hunting horn features a natural animal horn body adorned with elegant silver-tone base-metal mounts, a scalloped bell flare, and a decorative laurel wreath emblem featuring the prominent raised letters "AOF"—signifying the Ancient Order of Foresters. Complete with its original green braided suspension cord and decorative fabric tassels, this piece beautifully exemplifies the rich ceremonial regalia utilized by historic fraternal benefits societies. The item presents in exceptionally solid condition, exhibiting no visible cracks, breaks, or structural damage to the horn material, while showing a fine, authentic aged patina with light handling wear and minor tarnish on the metal components. H 16", W 4.25", D 4.25". Please see photos for condition.
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This striking 19th to early 20th-century fraternal hunting horn features a natural animal horn body adorned with elegant silver-tone base-metal mounts, a scalloped bell flare, and a decorative laurel wreath emblem featuring the prominent raised letters "AOF"—signifying the Ancient Order of Foresters. Complete with its original green braided suspension cord and decorative fabric tassels, this piece beautifully exemplifies the rich ceremonial regalia utilized by historic fraternal benefits societies. The item presents in exceptionally solid condition, exhibiting no visible cracks, breaks, or structural damage to the horn material, while showing a fine, authentic aged patina with light handling wear and minor tarnish on the metal components. H 16", W 4.25", D 4.25". Please see photos for condition.
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