Description (Labels & Markings)
Object is marked 'R.C. 1171.D.' This is incorrect. The object matches the description for A on the catalogue card.
Event Date
Author: J. Dack

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1923.1171 A-E in Cyril Fox's hand: 'Five bone & horn objects of uncertain date. A) Horn handle for socketed implement?'
Event Date 1923
Author: Sam Daisley

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1923.1171 A-E: 'Five bone and horn objects.'

Event Date 1923
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: J. Dack

Description (Physical description)
Horn handle for socketed implement tool. Round tip at one end with a smooth circular shaft which flares in the lower mid section to the burr of the antler. The horn continues past the burr with a sub-rectangular shaft and base. The top half of the horn is polished with possible tool marks along the shaft.
Event Date 30/9/2024
Author: J. Dack