July 2010 Message from the Guildmaster

July 4^th, 1776, Independence Day
Independence: “ the state or quality of being independent;  freedom from the influence, control, or determination of another or others.”

We owe this to our ancestors that we continue to pass it on to future generations.

Dixon’s is rapidly approaching and so is the deadline date of July 13^th to RSVP for the Summer Reception.  Let’s make this an event to remember.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there. >>Click Here to read the announcement of the Summer Reception.

I also wanted to mention that the theme for the HCH table display at Dixon’s will be “Horn Objects” and all members are encouraged to bring an object made from horn other than a powder horn.  Some examples  include, horn boxes, broaches, portable ink wells, combs, spoons, cups etc. It can be reproduction or original.  The items will be on display for the entire show and owners should claim at the closing.

Did you forget tickets for the raffle that will be held at Dixon’s?  You could win a Southern style powder horn, bag and accouterments.  They are all made by craftsmen from the South. The good news is that you can participate in raffle by purchasing tickets from this website and you do not have be present to win.  >>Click Here to get your raffle tickets.

Sincerely,

Ed Long
Guildmaster

Willy Frankfort’s 1 of 1000 Powder Horn (from the May 2009 issue of The Horn Book)

In 2009, Willy Frankfort represented our Guild and took on the task of producing the 1 of 1000 Powder Horn for the NMLRA Endowment Program. I asked Willy to take photos of the horn from start to finish for a “Photo Journal” so all members could see how his work progressed.

[for the complete article, click here…]

Art DeCamp, Master Horner

This is an excerpt from “Master Horner Profiles” from The Horn Book; it is fifth in the series.

“Art has always been a primary mainstay in the Guild serving on various judging committees, the Awards Committee, and for the past three years has been our Treasurer. In addition, he has given numerous classes, demonstrations on horn working, and been the “go to guy” when a special expertise was needed for a project or for resolution of a problem.”
[read the full article…]

Erv Tschanz, Master Horner

This is an excerpt from “Master Horner Profiles” from The Horn Book; it is sixth in the series.

“He is meticulous to a fault, well researched, an avid documenter, and has the patience of Job. Ask Erv what time it is and he’ll explain exactly how to build a watch, not any watch, but a Rolex!”
[read the full article…]

John Proud, Master Horner

This is an excerpt from “Master Horner Profiles” from The Horn Book; it is first in the series.

“He acquired an interest in antiques and “anything old” at an early age and remembers visiting the Erie County Historical Society Museum in Buffalo where he was drawn to the display of powder horns.”
[read the entire article…]

Lee Larkin, Master Horner

This is an excerpt from “Master Horner Profiles” from The Horn Book; it is second in the series.

“His work has not gone unnoticed as he has won numerous awards, particularly at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair. In addition, Lee’s work has been featured in Muzzleloader, Muzzle Blasts, and On the Trail Magazines as well as Smoke and Fire News. ”   [read the whole article…]

Roland Cadle, Master Horner

This is an excerpt from “Master Horner Profiles” from The Horn Book; it is the fourth in the series. The article spotlights Roland Cadle, founder of the Honourable Company of Horners, a dedicated and talented artisan, one who is deeply passionate about horn working, its related activities, and the Guild.

“Sometimes it was the homely, uncelebrated pieces which even the owners did not value as highly as the powder horns that were most telling and to me, most valuable.”   [read the whole article…]