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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 07:31:47 PM

Title: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 07:31:47 PM: I have been kind of following this topic here and not wanting to hijack a thread, decided to start one. Check on page 121 and 122 of Madison Grant's book Powder Horns and their Architecture and you'll find a separate section on salt horns. Most of the originals I have seen attributed to being salt horns follow the style shown in Madison's book. I have seen other styles and I think any vessel that would do the job was probably used at one time or another. Remember that salt is a necessity! Not just a luxury. Also remember that salt bowls or "cellars" were a very common table item before the advent of the shaker. Usually even had a tiny spoon with them.
I made a salt horn in the style shown in Mr. Grant's book for a friend who does Lewis and Clark demos at Fort Clatsop in his spare time. He has it in his "kit" and has for a number of years. This is on the Pacific Coast. It rains a lot. He reports that his salt has never shown signs of getting moist or "chunky".
I make a lot of little containers for my friends in a number of styles. All are quite airtight and work well for spices of all kinds. I think maybe we need to remember that these were clever, inventive people who used what they had to their best advantage.

Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: iloco on February 11, 2018, 08:02:09 PM: I would like to see some pictures of your salt horns if you have any. I am looking for a salt horn but havent seen what I think I would like to have.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 08:34:19 PM: Here are a few for you iloco.
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FmLPxan%2F984118_481904488621673_3254889069576646246_n.jpg&hash=e0d34772a75e6735af24c08323f93dd77e6c156a) (http://ibb.co/ets5T7)

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(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FhNyOFn%2F10347243_481904505288338_2795942921874404775_n.jpg&hash=af6882b3fa633b5e9a6b9f58c6b97887f7c4ce35) (http://ibb.co/mMAEMS)

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Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Black Hand on February 11, 2018, 08:38:15 PM: (https://preview.ibb.co/neoeo7/100_3541.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d2p8gS)
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 08:42:10 PM: Very nice!! I like these.

Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: iloco on February 11, 2018, 08:59:35 PM: skillmanI like all the pictures of the horns you have made.
I especially like number 10 down the thread

Black Hand I like yours also. The engraved one I like a lot.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: jdm on February 11, 2018, 09:01:40 PM: Here are some I've had for a number of years. They are next to a cork screw to give you an idea of size.

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FfJWcan%2FIMG_0105.jpg&hash=d19031d92784245c906a095275f7f1402f7297b5) (http://ibb.co/cqBcan)

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Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 10:12:16 PM: jdm. These remind me of original snuff horns. Very nice little horns and would be easy to carry and store in one's kit.

Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: jdm on February 11, 2018, 10:25:04 PM: jdm. These remind me of original snuff horns. Very nice little horns and would be easy to carry and store in one's kit.

Sorry I guess I should have mentioned these are antique horns or at least I bought them as such. I've always called them salt horns although I never thought they would hold much. I suppose a better term would be personal containers for carrying snuff, tobacco or what ever.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Black Hand on February 11, 2018, 10:28:11 PM: They might also be needle cases...
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Pare Bowlegs on February 11, 2018, 10:30:49 PM: Reminds me of this one from the late 18th-early 19th c.

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2Fkapiy7%2F18th_or_19th_c_striker_and_tinder_horn_02_A.jpg&hash=32e09e349716093a07388777509c8c1e9cd7bdab) (http://ibb.co/hk3XrS)

Pare-
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Black Hand on February 11, 2018, 10:42:05 PM: Another option is a length of cane. I have several cane containers I use for tooth powder, maple sugar and red pepper flake.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 11, 2018, 10:58:21 PM: I really like the cane idea. I don't have it around here but I have a plethora of Bamboo. It's a pest and requires constant thinning back. Finally a use for it! :o

Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Black Hand on February 11, 2018, 11:03:47 PM: (https://preview.ibb.co/cgaZ5n/100_3544.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kuQCrS)
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: iloco on February 11, 2018, 11:06:22 PM: Great idea on the cane. I have several stalks I cut a couple years ago. I should have some cork that will fit the open ends.
Thanks for that info Black Hand.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Black Hand on February 11, 2018, 11:09:26 PM: The container on the left has a wood base insert held in place with pins and covered with decorative ropework (reduces the chance of splitting).
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: skillman on February 12, 2018, 12:35:30 AM: Good ideas and well executed Black Hand.

Steve
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Greg Pennell on February 12, 2018, 05:05:16 AM: Lots of good ideas in this thread...thanks for sharing guys!

Greg
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: Pukka Bundook on February 12, 2018, 05:34:34 PM: Skillman,

Very nice horns ! Grand work.

My salt -horn is like your 3rd photo down, but curved side to the bottom, with a flat on it for standing.

I do like your variety!
Best,

R.
Title: Re: Salt horns
Post by: iloco on February 12, 2018, 11:18:14 PM: Made a little container out of River Cane today. Should work ok for carrying salt.
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FnLSK6S%2FIMG_2850.jpg&hash=23f063914bb96f6b34a90881aea80c895c7c83b3) (http://ibb.co/mwaiY7)