Live Auction 5467The Althorp Attic Sale - Including the Spencer Carriages
A PAIR OF SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED HIGHLAND HORNS
Lot 255

A PAIR OF SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED HIGHLAND HORNS

APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Closed8 July 2010

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GBP 1,500

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A PAIR OF SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED HIGHLAND HORNS
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
38 in. (96.5 cm.) long (2)

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John Charles, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845) acquired Wiseton farm, Nottinghamshire through his marriage to Esther Acklom (1788-1818). He was a passionate countryman and built up a successful herd of shorthorn bulls noted for their strengh and even temper.