Agriculture | 1850 up to 1900 | Western Pomerania until 1945

Grease horn

Prerow
cow horn, carved
end of the 19^th century
length: 13 cm

The horn is filled with beef tallow (grease) to hold the needles used by sail makers and to protect them from rust. Grease horns were essential equipment for sail makers and sailors working on ships. The mariners whiled away their leisure time producing the decorative carving and the monogram, adding a personal touch to these utensils.

Text: A. Hü.