Tuesday, March 19, 2024

HCH Items for Sale – Merchandise


Bone Tipped & Banded Horns
Regional Characteristics of Professionally Made Powder Horns
Volumes I and II
By Jay Hopkins
Published by The Honourable Company of Horners

Volume I – This is the first volume of a two volume set. It is the culmination of a 50-year study concentrating on regional characteristics of professionally made powder horns.  It has been significantly augmented by collaboration and cooperation with other collectors, students and museums. The focus is on powder horns of the south including Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, but also includes examples from South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New England.

Volume 1 is hardbound with approximately 400 pages, over 150 powder horns illustrated and over 700 full color images. Each horn is illustrated, measured in multiple parameters and the various materials and woods are identified.  Then, pertinent history and biographical information will be included, as well as an analysis of the horn and its likely origin.  This study will provide an excellent framework for future study and clarification.

Volume I is $80.00, plus $10.00 postage.



Volume I with Slipcase is $90.00, plus $10.00 postage.



You can mail a form and check if you prefer. [Click Here] Please print-out, fill-out and mail this form with your payment to the address on the form.


Volume II – Jay Hopkins’ greatly anticipated Volume II of his Bone Tipped & Banded Horns book is ready for publication. Initial distribution is set for March of 2022!  Those who have seen the contents of Volume II feel this edition is even better and more interesting than the first volume thus making Volume II a “must have book” for your personal library.  All collectors of powder horns and Kentucky rifles will greatly benefit from having this book in their library.

This second volume continues his 50-year study concentrating on regional characteristics of professionally made powder horns from the southern US.  It has been significantly augmented by collaboration and cooperation with other collectors, students, and museums. The focus of Volume II is on powder horns of the south including North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.This volume will be hardbound with approximately 320 pages, over 140 powder horns featured and over 600 full color images. Each horn is illustrated, measured in multiple parameters and the various materials and woods identified.  Then, pertinent history and biographical information is included, as well as an analysis of the horn and its origin.

Volume II is $80.00, plus $10.00 postage



Volume II with Slipcase is $90.00, plus $10.00 postage.



 

You can mail a form and check if you prefer. [Click Here] Please print-out, fill-out and mail this form with your payment to the address on the form.





PACKAGE DEAL!  Order both volumes at the same time at a reduced price- both for $149.95, plus $10.00 postage.

You can mail a form and check if you prefer. [Click Here] Please print-out, fill-out and mail this form with your payment to the address on the form.

 


The Honourable Company of Horners
Proudly Introduces the First in a Series of Monographs
The French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars Engraving of Richard Cresey
By John Proud, Master Horner

This first monograph, sponsored by the HCH, is a limited edition printing of 200 copies. The price for Guild members is $25 per issue and $30 for non-members. Please add $3 for shipping and handling. All proceeds will go to the Guild for the funding of future monographs.
If you are a horn worker, collector, or historian, this is another ‘must-have’ publication for your shop or study.

Some of the topics addressed in this study of Richard Cresey’s engraved powder horns include:

● The specifics of Cresey’s lettering
● The Royal Seal which appeared on all but one of Cresey’s powder horns
● Questions concerning the Hall and Leonard horns
● A biography of Cresey
● A professional handwriting analysis of Richard Cresey by Sheila R. Lowe of Sheila Lowe & Associates, Professional Handwriting Examination Services
● Biographies of the original Cresey powder horn owners

To order, simply send a check made out to “ HCH ” for your purchase ($25+$3 S/H) to:
Bill Carter
407 Flintlock Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Ensure your phone number and mailing address is included with your order. Expect delivery within 10 days of placing your order.


 

25th Anniversary Pins for Sale

Purchase your limited edition 25th Anniversary HCH lapel pin cast in white brass and hand finished. Only 153 were commissioned for this special occasion.
Price is $25
plus $5 for shipping

You may order by mail or via the PayPal button below.

To order send your check to:
HCH Treasurer
c/o James Steele
PO Box 382
Portland, PA 18351

 





Purchase HCH Logo Items
T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, etc.

This link takes you to the Horn Guild’s CafePress shop. You can order HCH Logo items from CafePress and they ship them to you directly. The Guild gets a small royalty from every purchase! https://www.cafepress.com/hornguild