Carl Dumke, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Carl Dumke, Master Collector / Historian

To date only three Guild members have attained the status of Master Collector / Historian in over 25 years of the Guild’s existence. Carl Dumke
achieved this status on March 5, 2022 which was the culmination of his collecting original horn
items over many years.
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Jay Hopkins, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Jay Hopkins, Master Collector / Historian

There have been only three Guild members who have attained the status of Master Collector / Historian in over 25 years of the Guild’s existence. Dr.Jay Hopkins achieved this status on March 5, 2022 which was the culmination of his collecting powder horns and antique firearms over several decades.
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Glenn Beall, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Glenn Beall, Master Collector / Historian

This is the first article on a member of the Honourable Company of Horners who has achieved the status of Master Collector / Historian.
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Clinton Byers, Master Horner

This is the fifteenth installment in a series of articles on those members of the Honourable Company of Horners who have achieved the status of Master Horner.

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Clinton:
“Clinton Byers is, without question, a welcomed addition to the Masters. It’s always interesting to look into the backgrounds of each Master to learn of their motivation in reaching this level of artisanship.

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Rick Sheets, Master Horner

This is the fourteenth installment in a series of articles on those members of the Honourable Company of Horners who have achieved the status of Master Horner.

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Rick:
“Rick Sheets brings to the ranks of the Masters an intense interest in educating the public of all ages about the multiple aspects of horn work. ”
and his abundance of patience.

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Rex Reddick, Master Horner

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Rex:
“Rex Reddick is a very organized, focused, meticulous and goal oriented individual, a true student of horn work, who within three years of joining the Honourable Company of Horners attained Journeyman status.”

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Tim Sanner, Master Horner

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Tim:
“Tim was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and currently lives in the hills just outside of Rockwood in the same county. His career began as a truck driver, transitioned to construction, logging and sawmill work during which time he began designing and building custom cabinetry in his own shop..”

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Walt Mabry, Master Horner

This is the eleventh installment in a series of articles on those members of the Honourable Company of Horners who have achieved the status of Master Horner.

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Walt:
“He hails from the small town of Golden Meadow, Louisiana, later moving to the New Orleans area where he received his formal school education. Following graduation from high school, Walt attended the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in Architectural Design with minors in Mathematics and Art.”

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Ed Long, Master Horner

This is the eleventh installment in a series of articles on those members of the Honourable Company of Horners who have achieved the status of Master Horner.

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on Ed:
“Master Horner Ed Long’s path is certainly one of interest, one which saw him attain two of the highest goals possible in the Guild – Guildmaster and Master Horner. Only eight other Guild members have achieved this level of leadership and craftsmanship, an enviable accomplishment indeed!”

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John DeWald, Master Horner

This is the tenth installment in a series of articles on those members of the Honourable Company of Horners who have achieved the status of Master Horner.

Here is an excerpt from the Horn Book article on John:
“John credits his father for his interest in muzzleloading, and ultimately horn work. He introduced John to black powder shooting and “rendezvous” events about 40 years ago.”

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