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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: Majorjoel on January 17, 2011, 07:51:54 PM

Title: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: Majorjoel on January 17, 2011, 07:51:54 PM

This flat horn came out of South Gap VA. It has a very cool hide repair done back in the day. I was told that squirrel hides were often used for horn repair because the skin was very thin and supple. I wonder here??   (https://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq171/joelhall452/P1010202.jpg)

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: Majorjoel on January 17, 2011, 07:53:56 PM

  (https://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq171/joelhall452/P1010206.jpg)

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: Majorjoel on January 17, 2011, 07:54:55 PM

  (https://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq171/joelhall452/P1010207.jpg)

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: t.caster on January 17, 2011, 08:31:34 PM

That's intriuging! It was too cool to throw away, so they fixed it by whatever means available. Actually quite a common practice back then, as you know.
Please post pics of the rest when you have time!

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: Fullstock longrifle on January 18, 2011, 12:30:49 AM

This is a very cool horn Joel, I like the way they repaired it, it gives it character!

Frank

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: wattlebuster on January 18, 2011, 03:38:34 AM

I love it very cool

Title: Re: Original Powder Horn #2
Post by: A.Merrill on January 18, 2011, 10:41:57 AM

That is nice    AL