Sunday, August 28, 2011

Silver Mounted Buffalo Powder Horn by Jack Brooks

This buffalo powder horn is made in the style of John Small of Vincennes, Indiana.  Small was a noted gunsmith working during the Revolution until he died in 1821.  All of the metal is sterling silver.  The 3 1/4"1/2" base cap is engraved with a mythical fish swimming through a group of flowers, vines, and tendrils.  The cap is engraved "J S BROOKS   2011".  The buffalo horn is 14 1/2" long.




Copy and photos supplied by Jack Brooks.

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