Vintage Spanish Toledo Bull Horn Large 70cm Double Headed Eagle Wall Hanging
£55.00
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Vintage Spanish Toledo Bull Horn Large 70cm Double Headed Eagle Wall Hanging
£55.00
Item Overview
- Type: Large Vintage Ceremonial Drinking Horn / Traditional Spanish Bull Horn Wall Hanging
- Designer: Toledo Metal Craftsman / Traditional Spanish Heraldic Artisan
- Brand: Unbranded Vintage Toledo Ware
- Manufacturer: Spanish Folk Art Workshop
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Place of Origin: Toledo, Spain (Castilla-La Mancha Region)
- Style: Traditional Spanish Heraldry / Matador Core / Rustic Hacienda Country House Decor
- Colour: Polished Natural Creamy Honey Horn, Mottled Translucent Amber / Charcoal Streaks, and Antiqued Brass Gold Metal Details
- Design Era: Mid-Century Retro / Spanish Revival Era (c. 1960s–1970s)
- Material: Authentic Natural Polished Spanish Bull/Steer Horn, Cast Brass Emblem, Fitted Metal Stud Fasteners, and Twisted Brass Suspension Chain Links
- Set Includes: One (1) Large Polished Decorative Spanish Horn Accessory with Integrated Hanging Chain
- Features: Raised Relief Imperial Double-Headed Toledo Eagle Badge, Domed Stud Settings Around Aperture Rim, Extended Hanging Loop Mounts, Hand-Polished High-Gloss Exterior Finish
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition with Rich Natural Patina
- Size and Capacity: Measures a highly substantial 70.0cm (approx. 27.5 inches) in total length following the natural outer curvature; features a wide open flared horn mouth aperture.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This striking piece of cultural metalware and horn craft dates closely to the mid-century Spanish tourism boom and craft revival period (c. 1960s–1970s). The specific production diagnostics—including the composition of the twisted brass alloy hanging chain, the style of the domed alignment pins near the rim, and the clean casting lines of the central emblem—are diagnostic markers identifying an expert piece produced in Toledo, Spain, celebrating local imperial iconography.
- Historical Note: The city of Toledo, Spain, is world-renowned for its historic armouries, metalwork, and damascene art. The emblem mounted to the center face of this magnificent bull horn represents the official Coat of Arms of the City of Toledo. Surmounted by the imperial double-headed eagle of King Charles V (who made Toledo the capital of his empire in the early 16th century), this symbol is deeply rooted in Spanish royal history. Customarily displayed as proud statement pieces in traditional Spanish homes and rustic hunting estates, these substantial horns celebrate regional folklore and the legendary craftsmanship of Castilla-La Mancha.
Description
An exceptionally visual, large-scale, and highly tactile acquisition for collectors of Spanish metalware, themed restaurant stagers, or rustic country house interior curators, this 70cm natural polished bull horn is full of historic character. Crafted from a massive, beautifully structured piece of genuine horn, the vessel showcases a gorgeous natural transition of colours, flowing from dense translucent honey whites into mottled amber and smoky charcoal grey highlights near the tip. The front belly is anchored by an ornate, antiqued cast-brass double-headed Toledo eagle emblem that catches the light beautifully, balanced by a long-link brass chain ready for immediate wall display.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Toledo Heraldic Applique: The center wall houses a sharply detailed brass relief badge featuring the historic crowned double eagle emblem of Toledo, securely mounted to the horn's curved body.
- Flared Domed Rim: The wide opening of the horn is bordered by a series of round, raised brass stud fasteners that provide both a robust frame and a highly decorative, historic edge.
- Substantial 70cm Profile: Hand-selected for its sweeping, elegant curvature, this horn provides an incredible architectural statement piece for gallery walls or over-mantel settings.
- Suspension Architecture: Equipped with twin fixed eyelet loops and an integrated brass chain, perfectly balanced to hang horizontally or at a slight, dramatic angle.
Condition Report
This vintage Spanish horn is in excellent condition, displaying an abundance of authentic character and domestic preservation. The natural horn structure is remarkably solid, strong, and completely intact, entirely free from drying splits, deep insect tracking, perimeter chips, or delamination layers along the flared mouth. The exterior surfaces have been polished to a brilliant, glass-like gloss finish that highlights the stunning organic grain lines beneath. The cast brass eagle emblem is firmly attached without wobbling, displaying a beautiful deep gold finish with light, historic dark oxidation in the deep crevices that accentuates the details. The hanging links are completely strong and secure.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Due to the long, organic sweeping shape and delicate tips of natural hornware, this piece will be wrapped extensively in thick layers of high-density bubble cushioning to protect the polished glaze. It will be secured inside an elongated, rigid corrugated cardboard shipping box packed tightly with high-impact foam peanuts to prevent any shifting or crushing during transit.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.