Antique Rhinoceros Horn Knobkerrie with Provenance

An early 20th century rhinoceros horn knobkerrie with a…
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An early 20th century rhinoceros horn knobkerrie with a chocolate brown patina and some age related wear. The horn comes with a witnessed affidavit stating the family provenance of the horn. Length 68 cm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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