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A Success! 2016 Auction of the Masters

April 2, 2016 by  
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Glenn Sutt adds his auctioneering skills to our event as Kris Polizzi offers a hand.

The 2016 Annual Meeting has come and gone and as the dust settles and we evaluate how things went, we can chalk the Auction of the Masters up to a success! I’d like to thank everyone who helped out on this project. Thank you to the Master Horners who made this such a special event! Thank you to everyone who bid online and at the live auction itself! And a special thank you to those who helped me pull it all together- Jerry Polizzi, Rick Sheets, Bill Carter and our super auctioneer, Glenn Sutt.
We raised over $3700 for The Guild and there is already interest in next year’s event!
Thank you again!,
 Kris Polizzi – Fund raising Chair

The Honourable Company of Horners is happy to announce a very special celebration of its 20th year! At our next Annual Meeting in March 4-5, 2016, we will be having an Auction of the Masters. The auction will take place at the banquet on March 5th. The proceeds will go towards advancing the public education mission of the Guild. Each Master Horner in the Guild was asked to make a horn item for the auction . A special “touchmark” design was given out so each of these items could be linked to this anniversary. Each maker could decide how and where to incorporate this design into their work. Our Masters did not disappoint with their use of artistry and creativity. We have nine wonderful items to choose from and we’re excited to be able to present them to you.[br][br][br]Don’t miss this opportunity to own a Masterpiece of horn work and support the public education mission of the Guild. Masters_items-dixons

Item # 1
Pierced Back Comb
by Master Horner Joe Becker

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Joe Becker likes to make back combs and it seems the more piercings the better! Joe got the inspiration from Glenn Beall and his wife Patsy. The design was inspired from his life at the time.Joe first cut out a paper pattern, which he then traced onto the horn. He used a jeweler’s saw to cut out the shape. Once it was cut out, he then filed it, heated it, and bent it around a wooden mold giving it the dramatic shape. He then used a tumbler to give it the final polish.
Click Here to read Joe Becker’s Profile.

Item #2
Philly Powder Horn Lamp
by Master Horner Roland Cadle

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In the spirit of the Spinning Wheel Chair, Rope Bed Bench and the Firkin Sewing Basket, comes the “Powder Horn Lamp!”[br][br]This 1759 Philadelphia screw tip horn has a cast and turned pewter base band with a red painted base plug and screw tip. The collar band is black horn. The horn is professionally engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms, Stand of Arms and a cityscape of old Philadelphia. The map from Philadelphia to Ft. Pitt encircles the horn. The engraving is done in three colors of ink with gold accents added in heated aqua fortis, as are the best originals.[br] The finished horn was then segmented on a band saw and reconfigured into something useful – a desk lamp.
Click Here to see Roland Cadle’s profile.

Item # 3
Penner and Quill Pen Holder
by Master Horner Art DeCamp

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Art DeCamp is known for his skill in turning and thread cutting. Here is an 18th century style penner and desk pen holder.[br] The penner is made of four separate pieces of horn that are turned and then threaded with chased threads. The desk pen holder is made of a tapered piece of horn with two chimed disks as the top and bottom.
Click Here to read Art DeCamp’s profile.

Item #4
European Style Powder Flask
by Master Horner Carl Dumke

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Carl Dumke has submitted a large powder flask in the European style.[br] It has an integral valve and mechanical mechanism made of horn and fitted to the body by a figured walnut housing. The body is comprised of a horn band sandwiched between figured walnut panels which are adorned with European stag rosette rounds, scrimshawed with a fleeing boar on the obverse and a oak wealth on the reverse. The flask hangs on a braided leather strap and is attached by turned and carved antler rings by a brass oak leaf, rat-tail hangers. The cord joins beneath the flask with a leather Spanish knot ending in turned horn and boar hair tassels.
Click Here to see Carl Dumke’s profile.

Item # 5
Scandinavian Tobacco Box
by Master Horner Willy Frankfort

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Master Horner Willy Frankfort has donated an engraved horn tobacco box, made in the Scandinavian Telemark folk art style. [br]The upright horn posts click into the lid and hold it fast. Like much of Willy’s work it has a touch of the macabre with a demon enjoying his pipe in a cartouche on the back. This artisan’s creation won the 2015 Craftsman Award at the Art Nationals and the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Foundation. This award is meaningful as the Westmoreland region (just west of Philadelphia) was settled by Scandinavian emigrants.
Click Here to read Wild Willy Frankfort’s profile.

Item #6
Contemporary Artisan Horn Bracelet
by Master Horner John Kiselica

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Here is your chance to OWN a piece of this Master Horner’s work! John is notorious for not selling his work.[br] [br]Here is a custom designed, multi-colored, hand pierced, flattened horn artisan bracelet. And the metal parts are Sterling silver.
Click Here to see John Kiselica’s profile.

Item #7
French Indian War Horn “Ft. Edward – AD 1756”
by Master Horner Lee Larkin

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Lee Larkin has provided a large engraved powder horn made in the style of those horns that were soldier made during the French and Indian war. [br]This horn has a nicely turned butt of dark stained maple fixed with wooden pegs. The horn has a nice double twist. The horn features a “Make Ready – Present – Fire” engraving of no less than 23 soldiers facing off using Napoleonic tactics. The horn has two panels of slogans and a lot of foliate design with curlicues. The horn does not have a soldiers name on it making ideal to carry for your F&I impression or to display.
Click Here to read Lee Larkin’s profile.

Item #8
Polychrome Pennsylvania “Dutch” Horn Box
by Master Horner John Proud

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John Proud is known for his superior layouts and clean, expert engraving. [br]Those qualities are shown on this little box. John has donated an engraved and polychromed horn box with cherry lid and base. The lid is adorned with a brass finial.
Click Here to see John Proud’s profile.

Item #9
Turned Horn Cordial and Goblet
by Master Horner Erv Tschanz

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A new horn turner in the Guild eventually “turns” to Erv Tschanz to better understand how to make these complex forms. [br][br]Here is a turned cordial and goblet, each made of two pieces of horn. The flat bottom piece was pressed and threaded and then two pieces turned from solid horn tip are added to complete each of the items.
Click Here to read Erv Tschanz’s profile.

 

2015 Summer Raffle at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair– We have Winners. Drawing was Sunday, July 26th.

May 21, 2015 by  
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First Prize – Horn by Journeyman Horner Jim Pease, Pouch by Freeman Karen Pease and Patch Knife by Nathan Allen.

Update: We have Winners. Drawing was Sunday, July 26th.

1st/ Horn and Bag set- Paul Gasparo, NY

2nd/Horn Box- Sean Beckwith, PA

3rd/Knife- Rex Reddick, TX

With the fun of this year’s Annual Meeting fresh in our minds, we start to look forward to the other Guild events of the year! I am happy to be able to present this year’s Summer raffle set that will be on display at Dixon’s Gunmaker’s Fair this year.

An idea had been nagging me for quite some time. With all of the talented members in the Guild, wouldn’t it be great to have a husband and wife team do the bag and horn set? After winning multiple awards at Dixon’s last year, Journeyman Horner Jim and Freeman Karen Pease were my first thought! When asked if they would take up the challenge, they both quickly agreed and this year we have a wonderful set crafted by this generous couple!
2015 Summer Raffle at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair– Drawing Sunday, July 26th.

The bag, by Karen is of vegetable tanned  leather with a hair on, calf hide flap. The horn, by Jim is a Lancaster County screw tip.

Also included with the set is a hand forged antler handle knife by Nathan Allen and turned antler pick and brush set with hand made chain by Freeman Jerry Polizzi.

As we have done in the past, we are happy to be able to have additional items to be raffled off. The first  is a beautifully engraved horn box by Journeyman John DeWald. We also have a super knife and sheath by Billy Watson.

We can only continue to do these great fundraising events with the support of our members. Anyone who is interested in donating an item, can contact me at polizzifam@netzero.net.

Kris Polizzi- Fundraising Chair

 

 

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Included with the Pouch and Horn is this pick and brush by Jerry Polizzi. Measure is by Jim Pease.

 

John DeWald Maker

2nd Prize – John DeWald Maker

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3rd Prize – Billy Watson Maker

2015 Annual Meeting Raffle at the AHEC – Drawing on March 7, 2015. We have Winners.

January 8, 2015 by  
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UPDATE – The Annual Meeting is now a thing of the past and we have winners! Please see the lucky ones who purchased raffle tickets and had their names drawn. Their names are below the raffle items. Incidentally, Mark Preston, one of our members, from Florida donated two un-worked horns and they were won by Steve Haines of Pennsylvania.
Again, thank you to all who donated items and to all of those who purchased raffle items.

Best regards,
Kris Polizzi

 

It is that time of year again, and I am happy to announce the items for the “Annual Meeting” raffle for 2015. First, a huge Thank You to all of the artisans who have donated these wonderful items! The raffles we hold throughout the year are a great way for us to raise money for the Guild’s many programs, and there is no way to do that without the help of so many of you. I am always amazing by those of you who come forward when your help is needed!

This year’s eight items are…

Ron-Hess-banded-horn-2015 Eric Ewing Ball Bag 2015
A Southern Banded Horn crafted by Ron Hess A handmade leather ball bag by Eric Ewing
Banded horn won by Gary Bertrlsen, OH Ball Bag won by Bob Albrecht, NJ
Don Fererro Flask Clint Byers pick and brush 2015
A Queen Anne horn made by Journeyman Don Fererro A handsome pick and brush set
by Journeyman Clinton Byers
Queen Anne flask won by Brian Shrader, IN Pick & Brush won by Jason Moyer, PA
Rex-Reddick-measure&funnel Bill Carter & Rick Sheets
A turned horn funnel and measure by Rex Reddick A well-crafted ring box made by
Journeyman Bill Carter and engraved by Journeyman Rick Sheets
Funnel & Measure won by Don Fererro, NC Ring Box won by Jason Moyer, PA
Sara-Boyd-strap-2015 Book NMLRA 2015
A lovely hand woven strap by Sara Boyd And last, but certainly not least, the NMLRA
has sent us the generous gift of a 5 year membership and the new book Flintlocks, by Eric Bye!
Woven strap won by Scott Morrison, OR NMLRA Book & Membership won by Ed Long, PA

 

Tickets can be “pre-purchased” by clicking on the ticket or purchased in person at the Annual Meeting for only $2 each or 6 for $10. Stop by the fundraising table to get an up close look at all of these great prizes! You need not be present to win.

My thanks again to all of the members who help make these raffles possible. Anyone who is interested in donating an item can feel free to contact me at polizzifam@netzero.net.

Kris Polizzi – Fundraising Chair

2014 Dixon’s Raffle AKA The HCH Summer Raffle – We Have Winners – Updated July 28, 2014

April 29, 2014 by  
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With this year’s annual meeting behind us, our thoughts turn to the fun and fellowship at Dixon’s Gunmaker’s Fair this summer! I am thrilled to be able to share with you, that we have another excellent showing of member’s work to bring to you this July! We’ll start with the “Horn and Bag set.” This year we have a most spectacular pairing of a horn by Journeyman John DeWald of Pennsdale, PA and a bag by Journeyman Frank Willis of Emmaus, PA. Let me just say, the pictures do not do this set justice! I am confident if you are able to see this set in person, it will amaze you!

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THE WINNER IS ZACHARY GRINER OF GEORGIA.

John and Frank decided to go with a “high art” bag and horn set with a strong Pennsylvania Dutch influence. John’s horn, with a double tulip shaped spout, chip-carved cherry base plug, is covered with intricate designs such as hexes and fraktur floral work and a fraktur angel. The opposite side carries the phrase, “Moge Got die Hochste Uhr Uber Dir.” This means, “May God the Highest Watch Over Thee.” The polychrome coloring and aging techniques compliment the bag perfectly.

The bag is based on an original fowler bag owned by Tom Ames. It has a complex design comprised lacing and a PA Dutch circular pattern with piercings. Added to this is the use of colored thread, leather covered rings, gussets and borders. It’s lined with a coarse weave linen fabric.

The set is also graced by a beautiful engraved and poly-chromed horn on horn vent pick by Journeyman, Spark Mumma of Jonestown, PA and a turned horn measure and brush with hand made chain by Jerry Polizzi of Elizabethtown, PA.

As we have done in the past, we are happy to be able to have additional items to be raffled off. The first is a beautiful moose hair embroidered pouch by Sue DeLille of Wilkesville, OH. We also have a super acrylic wampum beaded strap, graciously donated by Paul DesRosiers of Gastonia, NC.

 These amazing prizes will all be on display at the Guild table at The Gunmaker’s Fair, where tickets will be on sale for $5 each or 5 for $20. Those who cannot make the fair can join in on the fun by downloading tickets here!

 

Kris Polizzi – Fundraising Co-Chair

Additional Raffle Items Won by:

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Moose hair embroidered pouch by Sue DeLille of Wilkesville, OH

Jerry Polizzi(PA)

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An acrylic wampum beaded strap by Paul DesRosiers of Gastonia, NC.

Rich Griggs(OH)

2014 Winter Raffle at the AHEC (aka Annual Meeting Raffle) – March 8, 2014- We Have Winners.

November 22, 2013 by  
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Update – March 14th, 2014
We have winners! Please see who the lucky winners are next to the prizes below. Thank you.
Well friends, it`s getting to that time of year, when thoughts turn to the Annual Meeting. I am pleased to announce that we have some great items for the raffle again this year. First, I want to give a big Thank You to the members who donated these wonderful items! The two raffles we hold each year are a great way for us to raise money for the Guild’s many programs, and there is no way to do that without the help of so many of you . So with out further delay, here are this year’s items and names of those who graciously donated them…
This year’s nine items are…
The NMLRA has donated a print of David Wright’s “Spirit of America.” Won by Ray Troutman
An engraved compass box with a chip carved lid, by Master Horner John Proud Won by Gary Steele
An Early Philadelphia style screw tip horn, crafted by Ron Hess Won by Todd Searle
A lovely hand woven buffalo wool strap, by Pam Hutton Won by Gerry Rubbo
An engraved drinking cup, by Jerry Frank Won by Helen Newell
A handsome contemporary banded buffalo horn, by Journeyman Horner Walter Mabry Won By Regina Toone
A hand made tool set, by Ray Antosh Won by Ed Long
A beautifully engraved rum horn, by Tom Saunders Won By Butch Besmer
And last, but certainly not least, is a wonderful blowing horn with hand spun pewter embellishments, by the team of Don Fererro and Journeyman Horner Bill Carter. Won by Wayne Davis
Now you may be wondering how you can get some tickets for these amazing items and how much it will cost… Tickets will be available through our website and at the Annual Meeting, where the items will be on display. Tickets are only $2.00 each or an even better deal at 6 for $10.00.  I want to say Thank You again to the wonderful artisans that donated this year and to all members who make these raffles possible. Anyone who is interested in donating an item can feel free to contact me at polizzifam@netzero.net.
We have lots of pictures of the raffle items below. Be sure to scroll down!
Kris Polizzi – Chairperson
The NMLRA has donated a print of David Wright's "Spirit of America."

The NMLRA has donated a print of David Wright’s “Spirit of America.

An engraved compass box with a chip carved lid, by Master Horner John Proud

An engraved compass box with a chip carved lid, by Master Horner John Proud

An Early Philadelphia style screw tip horn, crafted by Ron Hess

An Early Philadelphia style screw tip horn, crafted by Ron Hess

A lovely hand woven buffalo wool strap, by Pam Hutton.

A lovely hand woven buffalo wool strap, by Pam Hutton.

Drinking Horn Cup

An engraved drinking cup, by Jerry Frank.

A handsome contemporary banded buffalo horn, by Journeyman Horner Walter Mabry.

A handsome contemporary banded buffalo horn, by Journeyman Horner Walter Mabry.

A hand made tool set, by Ray Antosh.

A hand made tool set, by Ray Antosh.

A beautifully engraved rum horn, by Tom Saunders.

A beautifully engraved rum horn, by Tom Saunders.

And last, but certainly not least, is a wonderful blowing horn with hand spun pewter embellishments, by the team of Don Fererro and Journeyman Horner Bill Carter.

And last, but certainly not least, is a wonderful blowing horn with hand spun pewter embellishments, by the team of Don Fererro and Journeyman Horner Bill Carter.

 Photos by Rick Sheets.

2013 Summer Raffle AKA Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair Raflle – It is on! – Drawing: Sunday, July 28th, 2013

March 22, 2013 by  
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Update July 28, 2013- We have a winner! Congratulations to Jeff Bibb of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Now that the annual meeting is over, our thoughts will be turning towards getting ready for Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair at the end of July.  For many Horners it is a great chance to show of your work and hopefully win a ribbon or two. Also, it is time for the annual raffle of the “Bag and Horn Set” made and donated by Guild members.

We have had some excellent sets raffled off in the past and I must say this year is no exception. I asked Gary Elsenbeck of Lee Center, NY and Scott Morrison of Keizer, OR, if they would team up and come up with a nice set for this year. All I have to say about it is WOW! I would like to take this chance to thank them both for this wonderful set.

First of all, I would like to talk about the bag made by Gary. It is a very nice double pouch made from 3-4oz veg tan leather and dyed with a homemade dye. It is flat sewn and has some folk art on the flap that was inspired by the book “Decorative Motifs of the Southern Backcountry “.  The bag itself measures 8” wide, is 7” deep and has an adjustable 1 ¼” strap with a brass roller buckle. Next, the horn made by Scott. The horn is based on the 1762 horn shown in Madison Grant’s book Page 82. It measures 10 ¾” along the outside curve and 2 ¼” diameter base plug. It has two carved bands and one applied band. The two carved bands have been made to resemble dice, one band has the number ‘’5“on it and the other has the number “2”, giving the horn the name”Lucky 7”. He also included a strap made by Kris Polizzi.  Now, for the accoutrements…  Gary donated a 65 grain tin powder measure and a forged screwdriver.  Also Dan Eisenhower of Dover, PA, made a nice 45 grain antler measure that has dice carved on it to match the horn. He also included a brush and pick on a nice chain.

As in years prior, we are happy to be able to add some other items to the raffle.  These items include a nice leather canteen made by Paul Gasparo of Huntington Station, NY.  Jim Webb has also donated a bound and signed copy of his book, “Sketches of Hunting Pouches, Powder Horns and Accoutrements of Southern Appalachia.”

By now I hope I have sparked your interest in these items, and you are asking how much are the tickets? The price for tickets is $5 each or 5 for $20. So, come on and show your support and purchase some tickets. And remember, without your support the Guild could not grow.

 Leather-Canteen Leather Canteen made by
Paul Gasparo of Huntington Station, NY
Small-Raffle-Items Other Items:

  • Hand-forged Turn Screw
  • Antler Measure
  • Soldered Measure
  • Pick and Brush on hand twisted chain
JimWebb1JimWebb2 Hand-bound and signed copy of the book,
“Sketches of Hunting Pouches, Powder Horns and Accoutrements
of Southern  Appalachia”
from the author Jim Webb.
Horn_Bag One More Look!
Pouch by Gary Elsenbeck of Lee Center, NY
Horn by Scott Morrison of Keizer, OR

 

As stated in the past, I want to have two raffles a year, one at the annual meeting and one at Dixon’s. I will try to have new things every year at the meeting, but Dixon`s will always be a bag and horn set, because that is the tradition. The Drawing will be held on Sunday, July 28th, 2013 at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair.

If anyone wants to donate and item for either raffle just contact me at eseabee1@comcast.net .

 

Your most humble servant,

Ed McDilda

Fundraising chairman

Winter 2013 Raffle (aka 2013 Annual Meeting Raffle)

January 5, 2013 by  
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UPDATE -MARCH 6, 2013 – WE HAVE WINNERS.
PLEASE SEE WINNING PERSON’S NAME BESIDE THE DONATED ITEMS BELOW.

I am pleased to announce that we are going to have a raffle at the annual meeting to help raise funds for the Guild.  We have had some fine artisans from within the Guild donate items for this raffle. I would like to take the time to thank these fine folks for their contributions and their commitment to helping the Guild grow. So, with that said, here are the items that are to be raffled off at the annual meeting in March.

We have a charming lady`s ring box made by Don Fererro and engraved by Bill Carter…  A handsome 8” x 10” framed giclee print from Bob Albrecht… Also, we have a lovely hand woven powder horn strap and gift certificate for a custom strap from Kris Polizzi… Sparks Mumma donated a wonderfully engraved salt and pepper horn… and John Dewald donated a beautifully crafted medicine cup and spoon… There will also be a table set up for you to view the items and purchase tickets at the annual meeting.

Just added on January 10th, 2013…  The NMLRA 1 of 1000 Endowment Program has donated another print to us by David Wright; it is named “Spirit of America.”  Please see the picture below!

I am hoping to start the tradition of having two Raffles each year. One at Dixon’s, which will always be a horn and pouch set, and one at the annual meeting. So, any artisans, whether a Freeman, Journeyman or Master, wishing to donate something for a raffle, please feel free to contact me at eseabee1@comcast.net.

Your most humble servant…

Ed McDilda

Fundraising Chairman

Spirit of America Print
by David Wright
Donated by the NMLRA’s
1 of 1000 Endowment Program

Won by
Rich Griggs Marysville, OH

Salt and Pepper Horn
by Sparks Mumma

Won by
Joe Becker, Pennsylvania

Horn Ring Box
by Donald Ferraro
engraved by Bill Carter

Won by
Ed Long, Pennsylvania

Handmade Inkle Loom Strap
by Krista Polizzi

Won by
Ron Hess, Buckhead, GA

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Inkle Loom Strap Gift Certificate
by Krista Polizzi

Won by
Craig Jarrett, Pennsylvania

Delaware Scout Print
by Robert Albrecht

Won by
Jim Enloe, Mt Vernon, OH

 

Medicine Cup
by John Dewald

Won by
Gus Taber, Pennsylvania

The 2012 Pouch and Horn Raffle Set (Drawing at Dixon's July 29, 2012)

January 12, 2012 by  
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Update July 29, 2012- We have a winner! Congratulations to Walt Morgis of Virginia.

The 2012 HCH raffle features the Clash of the Titans North Carolina squirrel rifle set entered by the South in last year’s monumental competition at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair. The set will be displayed at the annual HCH conference in March, and at Dixon’s in July.

The drawing will be held at Dixon’s Gumakers Fair, which is held in Kempton, Pennsylvania every July. (See their website by clicking here.)

The horn made by Billy Griner, is a copy of an original Rowan County, NC piece. It features three bands with a turned, applied antler tip, and a black walnut base. Overall length is 11 inches around the curve. (See Billy Griner’s website by clicking here.)

The pouch was made by Jeff Bibb and is a copy of an original pouch from Iredell County, NC. Constructed from cowhide, the pouch is 6.5 inches wide by 7 inches deep. The flap is bound and backed with hemp. There is a hanging ball or patch pocket inside. (See Jeff Bibb’s website by clicking here.)

This awesome Southern pouch and horn are complimented by other handmade items. The measure was turned from horn by Mark Ewing, and pick and brush set were made by Jeff Bottiger.

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