“The Golden Horns” – two smaller silver-gilt reproductions of the large and small golden horn, chased and cast with the known runes, figures, animals and symbols, on associated silver stands with filled bases. P. Hertz, Copenhagen 1942 and 1943. Weight (including filled bases) 1,150 g. H. 17 and 14.5 cm. L. 35 and 23 cm. (4)
The two golden horns from the Late Iron Age (c. 400 to c. 750/800 CE) were found respectively in 1639 and 1734 near Gallehus close to Møgeltønder in South Jutland, Denmark. On several occasions they acquired great national-symbolic significance, particularly in the 19th century. The originals were stolen in 1802 from the Royal Cabinet of Curiosities and melted down. The National Museum today houses copies, executed after earlier drawings and records. These present reproductions are made after studies of the copies and the belonging files.
See also present online auction 2645, lot no. 9142.
Provenance: Wholesaler Ejnar Julius Hother and his wife, Emmy Hother. Ejnar Hother founded in 1923 the company E. Jul. Hother on Palægade, Copenhagen, which sold photographic equipment and consumables. The company still exists.
Minimal patina related to age, including worn gilt.