New F&I War style horn by Bill C. and me

[Rick Sheets]

Here is collaboration of Bill Carter's horn and my engraving.
Thanks for looking. And constructive criticism is a-OK by me. 

[skillman]

That is just spectacular Guys!

Steve

[Gun Butcher]

Absolutely gorgeous horn , amazing collaboration. You guys really did good with this one.

Ron

[Tim Crosby]

 The horn work is right where is should be, impeccable and the carving is a match for it. Very Well Done just doesn't seem good enough. Maybe WOW! is better.

  Tim C.

[T.C.Albert]

What Tim said...definitely!
tc

[Jerry]

Excellent work, very artfully done in every detail. Good choice of horn for that early look. Jerry

[BOB HILL]

Beautiful work by two outstanding artist. Always a pleasure to see. Thanks for posting, gentlemen.......... Bob

[EricEwing]

Very neat Rick, hope I get to see it in person.

[Marcruger]

That is some beautiful work Rick. 

Hey Bob Hill, who made your fine looking horn with your name on it? 

Best wishes,   Marc

[BOB HILL]

Thanks Marc I did that along time ago.........Bob

[bones92]

Amazing.  I assume that the practice of leaving a tab of horn at the base (for attaching a strap) was discontinued over time as that piece would likely be broken easily, correct?

[Rick Sheets]

I assume that the practice of leaving a tab of horn at the base (for attaching a strap) was discontinued over time as that piece would likely be broken easily, correct?

Yes, this is a fairly easily broken piece. There are examples that show that the lobes were broken (then removed and replaced with a staple or loop for attachment). It is hard to tell how popular they were, but there are many examples of lobed horns out there.

I am not sure if I have seen a lobed horn made after 1800, so you might have a point.

Rick

[Tim Crosby]

 If you look closely at the plug of an original horn with a nail, staple, screw or hole drilled through the horn and Butt you may also see evidence of a Lobe that was broken off/removed because of a crack/broken piece or marks where an attempt was made to remove evidence of the break or restore the horn to use.
 Never throw anything away, repurpose it, you'll never know what you will find a use for. 

  Tim C.

PS: Yes, I would classify myself as a Hoarder. TC

[Rick Sheets]

PS: Yes, I would classify myself as a Hoarder. TC

Ha ha. On this forum you are not alone!

[Mick C]

Absolutely NOTHING to criticize, that's INCREDIBLE!!....Mick C

[Algae]

I'd say you knocked that one out of the park!!!
Beautiful'

Al j.