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Antique Banded Horn
Majorjoel:
I agree with all said! The pouring spout is extraordinary! I keep studying the fine details and see something new of interest every time I look at it. I have noticed that there is scrimshaw engraving under the bands?? Or perhaps cut around the bands? Does anyone think the bands may have been added at a later time than the original horn work. My reasoning here comes from an old powder horn that I own. It has brass bands on a York style piece. I showed it off here many moons ago.
Down South:
Somebody really loved that horn. Most beautiful Southern horn i have seen in years. And, i look at a lot of them. First fully scrimshawed Southern banded horn I hace ever seen. Only one polychromed I have EVER seen. The bands are turned and heat applied. Master Masons' horn. Simply outstanding! Bravo to the owner. Thanks for allowing the post.
James Rogers:
Neat horn. Any providence?
JTR:
I agree, this is one fine horn! I wish I had some answers to the questions, but maybe the owner will see them and I can post them.
John
skillman:
It would be really nice to be able to magnify the images or hold the horn in person to really get the whole feel of this horn. I believe the bands are separate, not carved on. The layers of color on the bands don't match the colors on the horn and I believe it would be hard to get them as even as they are without turning them. The spout is a different story. Beautifully done.
Steve
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