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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: xx54 on October 21, 2023, 09:53:11 PM

Title: Screw tip powder horn
Post by: xx54 on October 21, 2023, 09:53:11 PM

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Everyone seems to be posting horns, I thought I would post one of my screw tip horns that I did several years ago. It’s probably screaming to be scrimshawed, but I like it just the way it is. I have did scrimshawed horns in the past. Some of you here may recognize it but I have never posted this one before. Enjoy it!
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Post by: Tim Crosby on October 21, 2023, 11:17:43 PM
 WOW! Very well done, Nice work, looks like a presentation piece.

   Tim C.
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Post by: TDM on October 22, 2023, 04:42:54 AM
That’s too pretty to use! Very nice.
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Post by: BOB HILL on October 22, 2023, 07:11:12 AM
Classy work, my friend. Thanks for posting.
Bob
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Post by: Bull Shannon on October 24, 2023, 09:04:08 AM
Man, that horn is for holding gold dust not gun powder!
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Post by: hawkeye on October 24, 2023, 10:44:39 AM
Very fancy and beautyful horn indeed.
Nice job
Thx for sharing
Hawkeye
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Post by: hanshi on October 24, 2023, 11:07:13 PM
I know of a museum that would just LOVE to display that magnificent horn!
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Post by: old george on October 25, 2023, 06:45:13 PM
Wow!!! A Gucci powder horn. ;D That is one gorgeous horn.

george
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Post by: xx54 on November 02, 2023, 12:05:42 AM
Hi everyone, I would like to thank everyone for the kind words. I have more horns and some rifles that I may be able to get posted one of these days. I didn't go into detail about this powder horn, but I should have mentioned that the base plug is hollowed out which makes it very light weight. The stopper head has a spiral to it that makes it fit your fingers on your left hand. Lately I have made all of my horns in this manner. Thanks for looking.
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Post by: meangene1969 on January 29, 2024, 06:42:27 AM
That's is beautiful
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Post by: flatsguide on February 03, 2024, 07:06:06 AM
That sure is a visual treat. Nice treatment on the stopper. Any photos of it apart? What type of screws did you use, (if you used screws), on the forward hanger?
Thanks Richard
Title: Re: Screw tip powder horn
Post by: xx54 on February 06, 2024, 05:16:56 AM
The forward hanger screws I made from stainless steel rods. They have a machine type thread and I forget what size I made them. They are acraglassed in and the plate is acraglassed to the horn as well. I am getting ready to post another horn when I get to it and I will take the tip off so you can see how it is threaded on. Thanks
Rod
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Post by: Bob Gerard on February 06, 2024, 06:59:46 AM
Boy that shines! Beautiful work 🏆
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Post by: xx54 on February 07, 2024, 04:30:49 AM
Bob, I appreciate your kind words. I have been looking at all of your horns and I really love your scrimshaw work. Your work shows outstanding artistic ability. Keeps scratching. Thanks Rod
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Post by: Tenmile on February 15, 2024, 08:56:26 PM
The old timers made powder horns that were occasionally works of art. You guys make works of art that could also hold powder. Beautiful.
Lynn
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Post by: ScottH on February 15, 2024, 10:00:13 PM
xx54,
Is the metal brass or gold?
Stunning work, thank you for sharing the pictures!
 8)
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Post by: xx54 on February 16, 2024, 02:55:29 AM
ScottH :
Thanks for looking. The metal is brass. I have done some in sterling silver. I have one to post if I ever get around to it!
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Post by: B.Barker on February 16, 2024, 03:54:44 AM
Very nice.