Powder Horn Reproduction

[Jeff Murray]

I recently had the opportunity to photograph an original horn in the Winchester Firearms wing of the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody.  The curator was kind enough to take it out of the display for detailed photos.  The first photo shows the original horn in the display case.  The following photos are the reproduction I made.  The detail included several groups of buildings, ship. sea serpent, mermaid, heart, compass and square, all of which were common on horns made in the mid to late 1700's.  The maritime influence indicates that it might have been made or owned by someone in the Boston or New York area.  It also shows masonic influence.  The carving on the spout was not highly refined but I tried to keep the original look as much as possible.   The museum has no history of the horn or its owner, but the items shown make it very interesting.  Wish it could talk.

[TDM]

That would certainly be a good one to duplicate.

[Robert Wolfe]

Nicely done.

[Tim Crosby]

  Well done, that cap/stopper is unique. Great file work and color.

    Tim

[Bob Roller]

New Muzzle Blasts came today and the cover has some stunning antler flasks and a horn and there is a fine article with more pictures.
These are high art in a grand manner.
Bob Roller