Stag Horn Collection

Advertisement for Hems & Son, dealers in ivory and stag horn, razor makers and manufacturers of table knives
6033002 Advertisement for Hems & Son, dealers in ivory and stag horn, razor makers and manufacturers of table knives, London (litho) by English School

Powder flask, c. 1550-80 (antler)
490956 Powder flask, c.1550-80 (antler) by European School, (16th century); 17.8x13.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This flask, from Austria or Germany)

Powder flask, c. 1580 (antler with iron)
490913 Powder flask, c.1580 (antler with iron) by German School, (16th century); 16.9x11.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The carved relief shows a scene of David and Bathsheba)

Powder flask (stag-horn, silver-gilt & ivory)
QED9541 Powder flask (stag-horn, silver-gilt & ivory) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This ornate flask was made to carry finely ground gun powder for the priming of)

Rhus typhina from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087214 Rhus typhina from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Picture No. 10984714
Stag's Horn / Staghorn Sumach - in autumn colour Lower Saxony, Germany (Rhus typhina) Date:

Picture No. 10984713
Stag's Horn / Staghorn Sumach - in autumn colour Lower Saxony, Germany (Rhus typhina) Date:

Fish trap covered with staghorn coral, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp. ) on reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia
Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp.) on reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Feather-star (Crinoidea sp. ) on Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp. ) in reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands
Feather-star (Crinoidea sp.) on Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp.) in reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Staghorn Coral (Acropora robusta) and fish on reef, Pantar Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp. ) with small fish, in coral reef habitat, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp.) with small fish, in coral reef habitat, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Yellow Stagshorn Fungus (Calocera viscosa) fruiting bodies, growing on dead wood, Leicestershire, England, september

Tropical sea life. Fish swimming around a community of Acropora sp. hard corals on a reef. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lycopodium clavatum
Stags horn clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum). Photographed in August, in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Staghorn sumach (Rhus typhina)
Staghorn sumach seed heads (Rhus typhina) covered with snow. Photographed in January

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"Stag Horn: A Fascinating Journey Through History and Nature" Step back in time with a stunning c. 1570 powder flask made from antler, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the past. London's Hems & Son, renowned dealers in ivory and stag horn, captivated customers with their litho advertisement, offering razor makers and table knives that exuded elegance. Another remarkable artifact emerges - a c. 1550-80 powder flask crafted from antler, revealing the versatility of this natural material throughout centuries. Witness the marriage of strength and beauty as an iron-adorned c. 1580 powder flask showcases the unique combination of antler with metal. Marvel at a silver-gilt & ivory powder flask adorned with stag-horn accents; an exquisite blend of precious materials creating a true work of art. Delve into nature's wonders as Rhus typhina is brought to life through gouache on parchment in the Gottorfer Codex album dating back to 1650. Immerse yourself in breathtaking underwater scenes captured by Picture No. 10984714 and Picture No. 10984713 - vibrant coral reefs thriving amidst Indonesia's Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve. Discover Clumber Park's hidden treasure - Yellow Stagshorn Fungus (Calocera viscosa) growing gracefully from decaying wood, showcasing nature's ability to find beauty even in decay. Journey further to South Sulawesi Province where Indonesia reveals its pristine scuba diving spots within the Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve - a paradise for adventure seekers. Explore Alor Archipelago's enchanting Reta Island where fish traps covered with staghorn coral create mesmerizing patterns against crystal-clear waters; a testament to nature's artistry beneath the waves. Finally, witness Acropora sp. , known as Staghorn Coral, adorning Bingkudu Island’s reef habitat within Maluku Islands' Penyu Islands, Banda Sea.