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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: susiecat on November 08, 2017, 12:01:55 am
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Not sure what this item is,leather horn.I've had this about 15 years came out of an estate sale years ago.Has an initial on front carved in leather.
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Did you ask at the sale ??
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I believe this is meagaphone. How long is it? Small one’s used in the bleachers or on rowing crew boats etc.
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Right you are, Pelady. ;D ;D
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Mart I didn't because at that time I throught it was an old dice horn,I have it pack in my tote I believe it's maybe 12-15".
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I beg to differ. I believe it is a "Haiden Horn"!!!!! This is a dice drop used to prevent cheating throwing dice from 1900 time period. These are collectible!!! Usually run $150 (shabby shape) upwards (depending upon condition). Perfect condition can bring up to $400.
Typically 5 to 5 3/4" H and 5" to 5 1/2" Wide !
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Cool KC,
That is why I was asking about size. Love learning something new! Found a little information and pics of a Haiden’s Horn.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-early-1900s-haidens-horn-536658462
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Those are typically about 6 inches,, this is about 12 to 15 inches according to susiecat !!
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I can't remember,just a guess. I'll have to go and measure again,Thanks everyone.I throught it was a dice horn.
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Whoops, didn't catch that measurement.
However, look at the construction of it. it is just like a Haiden Horn....
The leather megaphones I have seen don't typically have the bar across the center, they are generally smooth leather and have a reinforced mouth area that is leather/metal/brass, etc.
I have only seen one listed as a megaphone (currently on ebay) that is similar construction and has similar inner construction. Don't believe it is...