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timM

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Powder Horn
« on: October 16, 2011, 10:43:20 PM »
This horn is my answer to Mr Crosby's call for horns.....I sure have enjoyed his contributions.   tim











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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2011, 11:03:00 PM »
awww no info  :( nice horn thow
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Offline Majorjoel

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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 11:42:20 PM »
I like that horn Tim!! 1847 dated. Sweet. Where did you find it? Maybe all of the "Horn Dogs" 'll get their cameras rolling and give us a show! Thanks for posting this jewel.   Joel
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2011, 11:53:18 PM »
Great horn!  I love seeing these.  Keep em coming.  Thanks
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 02:56:05 AM »
Great looking horn. Color, plug with end tacks, engraving, pour spout design and over all general appearance. Thanks for sharing, AJ
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2011, 02:20:34 PM »
Great photos/great horn!!
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Online Tim Crosby

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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2011, 10:26:59 PM »
THAT is a Great horn. Thanks for posting it.

  Tim C.
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2011, 03:01:40 AM »
Beautiful color ! I had to do a double take on the first pic.  ;D
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2011, 04:30:34 PM »

 That row of tacks at the base and horn; Is the line they are in a bit of a space between the horn and base? If so somebody had a great sense of design. Even the space at the end of the Pinwheels, where they couldn’t fit another in, blends well with the rest of the design. The Pinwheels themselves  are very well done, they must have used a cutting compass of some sort, notice how the tips of the arcs cross as they meet at the point on the circle. I do not think they would have done that if cut by hand (knife). If you have ever tried it you know that is not easily done on a compound curved surface.
 Got any idea where it is from?

 Thanks, Tim C.   

PS: Will you post the Dimensions? TC
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KennyC

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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2011, 07:40:33 AM »
WOW I am in love again  thanks for sharing
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timM

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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2011, 08:55:13 AM »
This horn is 10.75" along the outside curve including the plug but not counting the stopper.  The large end of the horn is about 2.25"  The tacks are driven in a space between the plug and horn, anchored into wood.  I think the maker had a divider and was having some fun with it.  ....... using a divider and scratching out the circles and the symmetrical petals?  Tim, what do you think?  Unfortunately, I don't know this horns origin, although I'm pleased it is enjoyed!  tim
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Re: Powder Horn
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2011, 02:49:02 AM »
Spectacular!!!!!!!!
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