The Question by Aaron:
"I was just thinking while looking at the Tree Horn on the other thread that I would love to "refurbish" that engraving. At least in the best appropriate aged manner that I could. I'm guessing that this would possibly be "incorrect" to do? Even if not presented as original and or sold as such.
I would be curious as to other's thoughts on this.
@Tim Crosby @John Proud" Art's response:
"Folks copy original artwork all the time."
My answer to Aaron's question:
Aaron,
I'm one of them at least as close as I can get or with slight modifications. Michael Briggs' and Dr. Hopkins' books among others, Art's site and Pix have kept me busy for a years and I have just scrapped the surface. This one is out of
Pt I of "Bone Tipped & Banded Horns", Pgs 186 & 187.
Michael's book:
"Piedmont North Carolina Banded Powder Horns Hunting Bags And Bullet Molds" has many fine horns in it. Another is Bill Ivey's "
North Carolina Schools Of Longrifles 1765-1865" is another good reference, there are many others.
Tim
