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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Bob Gerard on June 26, 2022, 12:28:02 AM

Title: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 26, 2022, 12:28:02 AM

Here is Powder Horn #17 which I finished today. This handsome fellow measures 10" from spout tip to base plug (which is 3" high x 2" wide) with a steel forged strap staple. The map is of the upper Chesapeake Bay. The inside curve features the good Schooner MarySee and her stalwart crew. Lots of border work, which I think adds nice visuals.
(I will be posting in the For Sale forum as well)
(https://i.ibb.co/GtMdBNF/Horn-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gPWrHh6)

(https://i.ibb.co/p3fvkVz/Horn-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WckWR8y)

(https://i.ibb.co/PGMWgtF/Horn-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9Hh4WGc)

(https://i.ibb.co/8sLSSTg/Horn-14.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B35SSd2)


(https://i.ibb.co/bFthHSK/Horn-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DYdXGxR)

(https://i.ibb.co/DQ7WHrJ/Horn-11.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gJD9L42)

(https://i.ibb.co/GJFL5pW/Horn-15.jpg) (https://ibb.co/H2XsH4t)


(https://i.ibb.co/1mYqycY/Horn-12.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yQmyv2m)

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Tim Crosby on June 26, 2022, 12:55:11 AM

 WOW! WOW! WOW! A Beauty, You are quite the artist. Really a Well done horn.

   Tim

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 26, 2022, 01:05:08 AM

Thank you Tim! I am looking forward for delivery of a book I bought (here) on engraved powder horns which will be a big help to me for ideas. Deciding on what to draw is the hardest part!

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Nordnecker on June 26, 2022, 02:39:59 PM

That is a very fine looking horn.
I live near the area shown on the map. I have to ask, what is your connection to the area or the schooner “Mary See”?
I also wonder what is the island shown? Jamestown?

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: BOB HILL on June 26, 2022, 03:53:06 PM

Outstanding!
Bob

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 27, 2022, 01:32:51 AM

Thank you Bob Hill and Nordecker, My connection to that area is just that I used to deer hunt in Cecil County (Maryland) on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake. I loved that place. The name 'MarySee' is derived from my two kids' names, Mary and Christian. The "See" is Christians first initial = "MarySee".
Not sure what that island was, I copied the map from an old, old woodcut map (1740's or so I think). It isn't identified but looks to be part of Elizabeth County.

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: hawkeye on June 27, 2022, 09:55:34 AM

Nice color and lovely scrimshaw
Hawkeye

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Osprey on June 27, 2022, 02:46:57 PM

Quote from: Bob Gerard on June 27, 2022, 01:32:51 AM

Thank you Bob Hill and Nordecker, My connection to that area is just that I used to deer hunt in Cecil County (Maryland) on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake. I loved that place. The name 'MarySee' is derived from my two kids' names, Mary and Christian. The "See" is Christians first initial = "MarySee".
Not sure what that island was, I copied the map from an old, old woodcut map (1740's or so I think). It isn't identified but looks to be part of Elizabeth County.

Yeah, uhhh no.  There are a lot of map makers that try to saddle us with Cecil County, but nobody actually from the Shore counts Cecil.  Once you cross the C&D Canal you may as well be in B'more.   8)

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Marcruger on June 27, 2022, 04:58:05 PM

I love your engraving work.  Bold and attractive. 

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 27, 2022, 05:49:48 PM

Thanks Marcruger. I am glad you like it. I try to make my engraving visible so even the guy standing next to you can see the scrimshawing.
Osprey, I have absolutely no idea what your talking about.

Title: Re: Newly finished Map and Schooner Horn (#17)
Post by: Tecumseh on June 28, 2022, 01:10:57 AM

Well Done Bob, really like the boldness of your engraving.
Tecumseh