old powderhorn, not an antique (or is it?)

[Rifleman1776]

This powderhorn was made by my father in 1922. He was born in 1912. The story he told was that he bought it at the Chicago stockyards for a nickle while on a field trip as a Boy Scout. He scraped it smooth with his pocketknife and did the engraving/scrimshaw with a sharpened nail. The darkening was with India ink. It has never been used to hold black powder.
At the least, interesting.

 

[Semisane]

I hereby deem that a Family Treasure Rifleman.

Neat.

 

[David W.]

+1 :thumbsup:

 

[ericb]

The Art is Great...

Eric

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

EXTREMELY COOL! :thumbsup:

 

[Stumpkiller]

1912 is the year my Dad was born as well (I'm a Geritol Baby and Mom was a child bride . . . almost!)

Certainly a heirloom there.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Automobiles are required to be at least 25 years old to be licensed as antiques (historical vehicle )in Ohio. Furniture is usually considered antiques at 75 years old.I know of no standard on powder horns for antiques. But it definately qualifies as a family heirloom.And one you can be proud of and doubly proud to pass it on to future generations of your family. Myself I have horns that I made for by grandson (hope to have more ) that I hope he (they? ) will treasure. :idunno:

 

[2172]

as a boy scout(1944) ,I got a horn at a slaughter house, and made a blowing horn. I think it was an idea left over from the Dan Beard days.his Buckskin bood for buckskin men and boys..using only hand tools, and a hand bit, it was a lot more work than any other horn I've done. Hank treasure your dad's work