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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Levi Garrett on August 26, 2024, 04:05:49 AM

Title: Contemporary horn
Post by: Levi Garrett on August 26, 2024, 04:05:49 AM
Here is a bag and horn that a friend sold to me. He did not recall who had made the horn. I am just wondering if anyone here could help identify it. It is initialed not real clear but I think good enough for someone to recognize. I’ve always had a thing for powder horns and I have a nice collection if anyone wants to see more,  both antique and contemporary. Thanks Randy Levi Garrett


(https://i.ibb.co/yPyxVwt/IMG-3908.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wgW2Y9V)

(https://i.ibb.co/1Jkh5DP/IMG-3902.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gFxHp5f)

(https://i.ibb.co/qxKHT8V/IMG-3901.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7bP3sDL)

(https://i.ibb.co/HXnz7zc/IMG-3904.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zNGRsR3)

(https://i.ibb.co/ScddB5K/IMG-3905.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bF22XQr)

(https://i.ibb.co/t2wGMHY/IMG-3903.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VC01WLM)

(https://i.ibb.co/rmhmL3t/IMG-3906.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XbPbdD4)
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: Top Jaw on August 26, 2024, 01:07:18 PM
That might be a BB for Brian Barker.  Resembles some of his work I have seen.  A very well done folksy aged horn.  That’s the kind he usually makes.
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: rich pierce on August 26, 2024, 03:33:44 PM
That’s a real beauty.
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: Levi Garrett on August 27, 2024, 05:03:26 AM
Thanks for the replies!
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: John Proud on August 27, 2024, 05:40:06 PM
I have a "collection" of horn makers marks. That is Brian Barker's mark and if you look closely the BB is followed by MM and I think iv, 2015. Every horn of his I have seen is dated.

Very nice horn! Thanks for sharing it.

John
 
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: Levi Garrett on August 28, 2024, 01:39:47 AM
Quote from: John Proud on August 27, 2024, 05:40:06 PM
I have a "collection" of horn makers marks. That is Brian Barker's mark and if you look closely the BB is followed by MM and I think iv, 2015. Every horn of his I have seen is dated.

Very nice horn! Thanks for sharing it.

John
 
I do remember now that I have heard you mention your collection of makers marks. Believe it or not the friend that I purchased this from had it out for a yard sale! I bought a total of 5 bags and horns from him. Don’t get me wrong they weren’t at yard sale prices  but how often does something like this show up at a yard sale. I have another that I want to post when I find time.
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: B.Barker on August 28, 2024, 06:05:09 AM
Those are my initials for sure. I have to say I don't remember that one but it's definitely my work. I must be getting old.
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: Levi Garrett on August 28, 2024, 06:46:55 AM
Quote from: B.Barker on August 28, 2024, 06:05:09 AM
Those are my initials for sure. I have to say I don't remember that one but it's definitely my work. I must be getting old.

Well first let me say that I’m happy to learn that it was made by you and I’m proud to own it. I thought it was older than 2015. The gentleman that I purchased it from was a reenactor years ago and I thought he had it a long time. He told me that he liked to purchase items from young artisans that showed talent as an investment. I guess that he saw something in you!
Title: Re: Contemporary horn
Post by: Arcturus on August 28, 2024, 07:13:22 PM
MMIV roman numerals would be 2004.  MMV 2005.  2015 would be MMXV.