Frank Willis Hunting Pouches

This Heart Bag is a lovely marriage of a traditional shape with precise incising and a beautiful hand woven strap. This bag is an exact copy of an original with a wonderful decorated front flap with a "Pennsylvania Dutch" feel.

The Double Pouch bag is an authentic reproduction that features a beautiful mahogony finish that is all hand burnished and hand sewn with waxed linen thread.

The Sunburst Bag is a decorative variation on the traditional "D" bag. Made of vegetable tanned leather, it is hand stitched and decorated with a unique dye pattern. The Sunburst is truly a "one of a kind" addition  to our portfolio.

Frank will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Frank Willis.

Jymm Hoffman's Forge

9" Flat Bottom Skillet with Legs or Spider

Toaster

Iron Cooking Utensil Set

Trivet with handle.

8" Round Bottom Spider

8" Round Bottom Spider

Hanging Skillet, about 15" wide

7" Skillet

18th Century Pattern Shovel and Spade (right)

Forged from a solid bar in the 18th century manner.

Iron Garden Rake

Approximately 20 inches wide

Jymm will be attending the Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st. 

Many of the pieces shown here may be sold. Most of Jymm's work is made to order.

Copy and photos supplied by Hoffman's Forge.

Horn Tobacco Boxes by Mike Small.

Small horn tobacco boxes made with cherry tops and bottoms.

Mike will be attending the Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Mike Small.

Silver Box by Mark Thomas

Silver pill box with a friction fit lid is about 1 3/8" diameter and about 3/8" tall.

Mark will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Mark Thomas.

7th Annual Southern Arms and Craft Show

'Meriwether Lewis' Pipe Tomahawk by Brian Anderson

A copy of the 'Meriwether Lewis' pipe tomahawk l just finished for a customer which will be on display with others at the upcoming Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Brian Anderson.

“Distelfink” Cantenn by Eric Armstrong

Canteen made from two turned cherry rings, glued together at the center via a lap joint. The painted end plates were turned and glued to the ring after all interior surfaces were coated with beeswax. The “Distelfink” was painted on the outer surface. A curly maple band was added around the center and the bung area was made from cherry and maple. The stopper was turned from maple.

The strap holders were made from steel rod, and the strap was attached using a formed, sheet metal staple.

Copy and photos supplied by Eric Armstrong.

James Julia Auction Items

BEAUTIFUL LITTLESTOWN SCHOOL RELIEF CARVED AND SIGNED FREDERICK SELL RIFLE

Est: $30,000-$50,000
SOLD: $57,500.00

OUTSTANDING & IMPORTANT RELIEF CARVED PERCUSSION RIFLE BY JOHN ARMSTRONG, ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT

Est: $75,000-$125,000
SOLD: $120,750.00

EXCEEDINGLY RARE RIFLE AND ACCESSORY COLLECTION CARRIED BY FRONTIERSMAN DAVID COOKE

Est: $8,000-$12,000
SOLD: $18,400.00

FABULOUS PROFUSELY INLAID UNMARKED RIFLE FROM THE HUNTINGDON/SOMERSET COUNTY AREA

Est: $3,500-$6,500
SOLD: $14,375.00

SUPERB ATTIC CONDITION RIFLE SIGNED BY LANCASTER’S FAMOUS GUNSMITH MELCHOIR FORDNEY

Est: $17,500-$25,500
SOLD: $23,010.00

 JACOB KUNZ FLINTLOCK HALF STOCK RIFLE

Est: $10,000-$15,000
SOLD: $24,150.00

RELIEF CARVED DAUPHIN COUNTY RIFLE SIGNED BY “Pe. BERRY”

Est: $18,000-$35,000
SOLD: $20,125.00

Copy and photos from James Julia Auctions.

Water Jug by S & J Potters

Photos by Jan Riser.

Colonial Period English Sword-Pistol, ca. 1730

 In overall very good+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, silver-gray iron surfaces and a finely carved and fluted staghorn grip. The 21", single edge, unmarked blade with two deep fullers/blood-grooves, for its length, smooth steel-gray surfaces, scattered light to moderate pitting, patches of discoloration and its original and sharp cutting edges. Finely chiseled steel hilt with a classic, early Georgian form, scallop-shell cross-guard, a sculpted and faceted "D" type knuckle-guard and a bun-type pommel with a finely turned capstan with its original “tang-peen”. Finely molded and carved, deeply fluted, dark colored, staghorn grip-scales with smooth, untouched “natural” surfaces, their turned iron ferule and some minor expected signs of use, wear and abrasions. In overall very good+ condition and complete with its original, integrally-mounted, sidelock flintlock mechanism. The lock of typical "Queen Ann" design with a bridled powder-pan, a finely sculpted gooseneck hammer and a trefoil finial frizzen spring. In mechanically functional order (mainspring weak) with its original curled trigger, screws and matching mottled surfaces. Cannon form, 3", smoothbore, .45 caliber, turnoff, Pistol barrel with matching steel-gray surfaces and a fine bore and touch-hole. In very good+ original flintlock condition and classic example of an authentic English Flintlock Sword Pistol, ca. 1730. Very good blade with smooth surfaces, sharp cutting edges, a fine point, minor nicks and some light scattered discoloration and salt & pepper pitting. Overall length, 27 3/4". Complete and original throughout with some expected signs of use and wear. A scarce example of an authentic 18th Century “Combination Weapon”. For similar examples please see Claude Blair's: "Pistols of the World", plt. 726 & 727.

Copy and phosos from Ambrose Antiques.

Fargo Winter Show 2014 "Best of Show"

Here in Minnesota our early history starts with LaSalle, Hennepin and Duluth in the seventh century.

My display for the Fargo, North Dakota show was called “Firearms, Tools and Traps of the Old American

West.

I contains the oldest Leman Rifle that I know of “1830’s”, a Tryon Rifle 1837 for  Indian Removal, a Late Hudson’s

Bay North West gun to the far left by Parker Field, and a 1820’s Barnett North West Gun far to the right.

The display was judged Best of Show. 

 

Rick is a Life member of the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Assoc. The pictures were taken at the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Assoc. Fargo Winter Show.

Copy and photos by Rick Pasche and supplied by Ken Gahagan.

Coat with Quillwork

Ax by Jeff Cline with Leatherwork and Strap by John Barrett for Barry Maxfield

Photographed at the 2012 CLA Show by Jan Riser.