APPARENTLY UNMARKED, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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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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Lot Essay

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.

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