The horn measures 13 inches by 2 5/8 inches. The brass fittings appear to be handmade. The engrailment is equisitely carved. The theme is the War of 1812. It has a map of Lake Erie scrimshawed on one side and a scene of Commodore O H Perry and men in a rowboat beautifully relief carved on the other...with the immortal words "Don't give up the ship" immediately above. The end cap has a bust of Commodore Perry relief carved in burl maple. The horn is signed "Wm. Buchele Powderhorn Made by him" and also engraved "Buchele" on the brass fitting below the spout.
Does anyone know about any other Buchele horns?
Recreating The Kentucky Rifle by William Buchele. Buchele also collaborated with Peter Alexander and George Shumway to co-author "Recreating the American Longrifle" in 1970.
I have a horn craved looking much like this with Commodore Perry on it and a craving of him with a flag behind him. No ideal of the value. Would like to sell it. You can contact me at glassandfudge@aol.com and put "Perry" in the comment box so I know what it is in reference to. Thank you, Lyla
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I have a horn craved looking much like this with Commodore Perry on it and a craving of him with a flag behind him. No ideal of the value. Would like to sell it. You can contact me at glassandfudge@aol.com and put "Perry" in the comment box so I know what it is in reference to. Thank you, Lyla
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