DeCamp horn and Conde strap

[keweenaw]

I thought I'd share my treasure with you all.  The horn is one of Art DeCamp's York horns, copied directly from an original and the strap is one of Tom Conde's "Guthman" tumpline style straps copied from an original tumpline that was in Bill Guthman's collection.  The strap is finger woven in hemp that Tom dyed.  The idea was to have the strap complement the simple elegance of the horn.  I think the pictures tell the story.

[Tim Crosby]

 Nice horn and strap. Great close up pics.

Thanks, Tim C.

[Tanselman]

Art DeCamp's screw tip horns are about the best out there for accuracy of style and original appearance.  And he's a great guy as well if you get to know him. You have a really nice outfit. Shelby Gallien

[Fullstock longrifle]

Art DeCamp is a very talented and modest individual.  He's also a nice guy who's willing to share his knowledge with anyone who asks.  His horns are so good, and so close to the originals, it's scary.  I have two of his pieces and when I look at them, I marvel at his craftsmanship.

Frank

[mr. no gold]

Let me add my voice to the chorus singing Art DeCamp's praises. He has the good hand and can make a horn like few others. He is doing a Tansel horn for me which is a documentary copy of one taken to California in the Gold Rush. The argonaut pulled out the plug and used the horn as a scoop to empty his sluicebox. You can imagine the effect that had on the horn, a really nice one dated 1850. Restoration was pretty much out of the question, so Art suggested that he make the copy and engrave it cut for cut. It will be ready next year and I can't wait to see it. I'll put up film at eleven when it is done.
Dick

[Tim Crosby]

Let me add my voice to the chorus singing Art DeCamp's praises. He has the good hand and can make a horn like few others. He is doing a Tansel horn for me which is a documentary copy of one taken to California in the Gold Rush. The argonaut pulled out the plug and used the horn as a scoop to empty his sluicebox. You can imagine the effect that had on the horn, a really nice one dated 1850. Restoration was pretty much out of the question, so Art suggested that he make the copy and engrave it cut for cut. It will be ready next year and I can't wait to see it. I'll put up film at eleven when it is done.
Dick

 Looking forward to seeing that one. Would like to see the original as well.

Thanks, Tim C.

[Roger Fisher]

Art DeCamp is a very talented and modest individual.  He's also a nice guy who's willing to share his knowledge with anyone who asks.  His horns are so good, and so close to the originals, it's scary.  I have two of his pieces and when I look at them, I marvel at his craftsmanship.

Frank

Exactly - Heck he can't be bad cuz he loves to shoot chunk and well!

[mr. no gold]

Thank you, Tim. I will put them both up so that you can judge the two of them for yourself.
Art said that it would be after the first of the year, so we have awhile yet. If you happen to be in his shop, you can ask to see the original. He has my permission to show it.
In any case, they will show up here when I get them.
Regards-Dick

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

That's perhaps the nicest strap I've seen.  Wonderful workmanship!  And the horn is most elegant.  Great photography!!

[nthe10ring]

Simple elegance, both horn and strap a compliment to the other.

Jerry Fisher

[mountainman]

I have the exact same style powder horn, that I had purchased from Art Decamp, at Dixon's gunmakers fair earlier this summer. It's beautiful! I have not yet attached it  to the hunting bag, that my wife has made for me out at Conner prairie. Maybe when that's done, I might post some pictures. If I know how.