Drinkhorn decorated with swastikas

[Kanalhose]

Hello, I have this piece already longer time in my collection, it comes from an old Berlin home, can anyone tell me something about the piece, is already known something?

Silver and maker's mark on the small ball at the top length 25,5 cm

best regards Kanalhose

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[Br. James]

This magnificent horn may have absolutely nothing to do with the TR era. The presence of the "backwards" swastikas gives me the feeling that this piece could be a handcraft produced for export by one of the Native American tribes. In the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries, Germany was nationally fascinated by the American 'Wild West,' as was seen in the toys that kids played with in those years. Not only were military subjects the focus of toys such as model soldiers, but equally popular were toys that depicted 'cowboys and indians' in the American West.

Certainly a beautiful work of art!

Br. James

[Wim Vangossum]

I like it. It looks carefully made.


Regards, Wim

[J. Wraith]

This magnificent horn may have absolutely nothing to do with the TR era. The presence of the "backwards" swastikas gives me the feeling that this piece could be a handcraft produced for export by one of the Native American tribes. In the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries, Germany was nationally fascinated by the American 'Wild West,' as was seen in the toys that kids played with in those years. Not only were military subjects the focus of toys such as model soldiers, but equally popular were toys that depicted 'cowboys and indians' in the American West.

Certainly a beautiful work of art!

Br. James

Lol!! Nothing wild west about that piece, nor native American. Interesting.

[CWP]

I love it.

[DALE ELLIS]

My guess is that it was used by the Thule Society or maybe the Ahnenerbe.

[Br. James]

Good guesses, Dale! It's certainly a beautifully-made piece, and for me the tie-in was the skilled and creative use of silver decoration...like the Native Americans still do today.

Br. James

[herd118]

I'd guess third reich. The two large round swastikas are identical to the stylized swastika on the crypt ceiling of Wewelsburg castle. The silver work is sterling, marked 925. I've not seen that hallmark before. Are there any other marks on the silver?

[Kanalhose]

Good guesses, Dale! It's certainly a beautifully-made piece, and for me the tie-in was the skilled and creative use of silver decoration...like the Native Americans still do today.

Br. James

So, Indian handicraft I would exclude ... Seriously

[herd118]

Definitely not Native American, the sterling silver work is hallmarked with an European makers mark. The decoration is the same as German third reich architectural features I've seen before, and it is a traditional German drinking horn.