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Offline Carl Dumke

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European Powder Flask
« on: March 11, 2014, 02:32:54 PM »
This is a powder flask in the European style. The spout and internal valve are all turned horn. The flask has a horn spring and cam that will keep the valve open when the key is turned and closed if it is reversed. The body is a turned horn ring sandwiched between turned tiger maple panels. On the side is a hanger made of brass in the shape of an oak leaf with a rat-tail curl.  The curl holds the turned and rope-carved red-deer antler ring and is attached with brass screws. The spout plug is a piece of antler rosette affixed to the body with a brass chain. The woven leather carrying strap passes through the ring and is joined at the bottom with a Spanish knot. At the ends are two turned horn bells with tufts of red deer main fur. The front panel is of a turned horn with a European engraved design of a young red deer. The reverse is another turned and engraved horn panel with a blowing horn, my maker's mark and the year.

















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Mike Norin

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2014, 03:56:22 PM »
You did a great job . Its a work of art .
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Offline Hawken62_flint

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2014, 04:09:38 PM »
Fantastic workmanship---I love the European look and the braided leather strap.
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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2014, 04:36:55 PM »
that's a beautiful piece of work, you knocked it out of the park ,great job.
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2014, 04:50:12 PM »
 Beautiful work Carl, Outstanding craftsmanship.

   Tim C.
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Offline EricEwing

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2014, 05:42:38 PM »
That is a gorgeous and inspiring piece!
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Offline Hornbuilder

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2014, 07:57:18 PM »
Awesome Craftsmanship !! very well thought out and designed !!!
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2014, 10:57:11 PM »
Outstanding job and it looked just as awesome in person Carl.  Thanks for sharing and giving us something to aspire to.
Gary
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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2014, 11:03:11 PM »
WOW!!
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Offline Artificer

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2014, 12:17:40 AM »
Splendid Craftsmanship elevated to Art !!
Gus
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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2014, 01:42:35 AM »
a masterpiece! looks as good in pics. as it did in real life
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Offline Frank Barker

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2014, 04:06:58 AM »
WOW Carl.....How nice is that !  Beautiful work and thanks for sharing it with us.

Regards   Frank Barker
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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2014, 11:08:54 PM »
Carl, that is one of the more beautiful & creative pieces of artisanship (if that's even a word) I've seen. Simply stunning.

You must have other creations that you could share with us....?
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2014, 11:14:33 PM »
Beautiful Carl!
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Offline The Original Griz

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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2014, 10:05:27 PM »
Carl, I seen on the contemporary blog that you are the new Master Horner, Congratulations, you deserve it. That is some dang fine work and it couldn't happen to a better man. Congrats again.
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Re: European Powder Flask
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2014, 05:24:01 AM »
I absolutely love this. Beautiful work.
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