Spike Ax

OAL 15 3/8 inches

head 4 inches

bit 2 1/4 inches

Copy and photo supplied by a friend of Contemporary Makers.

Garden Pot by S & J Potters

Photo by Jan Riser.

Merry Christmas

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas from our families to you and your family.

Art, Jan and Robert

Christmas Greetings

This postcard is from the Mount Vernon library collections, featuring the South Grove area and the unrestored Mansion, was sent from Emma White to Mrs. Loidlaw on December 29, 1946. The South Grove area is where the Mount Vernon's Midden is located.

Copy and photo from the Alexandria Archaeology Museum Facebook.

Knife by Glen McClain with Sheath by Camille McClain

Photographed at the 2012 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Quillwork by George Sluder

Spotted Berks County Screw-tip Powder Horn by Art DeCamp

This medium size circa 1780 Berks County screw-tip horn has lead oxide polka dots and is nicley" aged".  The walnut butt with integral button and horn body are antiqued wo simulate carry wear. The horn measures 11-1/4" across and approximately 2-3/8" diameter at the butt.

Copy and photos supplied by Art DeCamp.

Knife and Sheath by Tim Ridge

Photographed at the 2013 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Charlie Wallingford Patch Knife with a Bill Wright Quilled Sheath

3 3/4 inch blade with a 1/2 tang, crown antler handle, pewter bolster and an engraved sterling silver pommel. Overall length is 6 7/8 inches. 

Copy and photos supplied by Charlie Wallingford.

Harnett County, North Carolina Powder Horn by Billy Griner

This horn is made in the overall form of a Harnett County, North Carolina horn, but with contemporary decoration. The applied tip is made of two parts- turned antler and pewter. The base band is delicately turned from pewter as well. The engraving is a synthesis of my signature Satilla River vine work and traditional southern folk art. The focal point in the engraving is a brace of fighting cocks. The base is turned from black walnut. While not readily apparent from the photos, the horn has a nice subtle double-twist.

The judges at the 2012 Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair saw fit to award this horn with a Judge’s Choice ribbon in the engraved horn category.

Copy and photos supplied by Billy Griner.

Cross of Lorraine Necklace

unknown Navajo artist (Navajo), Cross of Lorraine Necklace, ca. 1850, silver, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Copy and photo from the Portland Art Museum.

Revolutionary War Period French Flintlock Officer's Pistol by "Durand" ca. 1770

In overall very good+ clean original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, .55 caliber, 7 1/2", smoothbore, pin-fastened, sighted, iron barrel with a lightly engraved breech-top (worn) and thread-engraved barrel-tang. Molded and nicely carved, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with French rococo relief and incised carvings, around the mounts, lock and along the forestock: a raised carved floral bouquet, at the barrel-tang and the wrist and borders of the butt-cap with silver-wire scroll inlay. Classic, French form, bulbous butt. Full brass mounts with lightly engraved surfaces. The butt-cap with side stirrups and an engraved rounded finial. Two, baluster type ramrod pipes and an engraved openwork sideplate with rococo scroll finial and a centrally etched classical bust. The trigger-guard with a sculpted urn-type forward finial and a finely engraved bow. In original flintlock configuration: the lock with a rounded scroll engraved lockplate with clear "Durand a' Langogne" signature beneath the rounded bridle-less powder-pan. A “Durand” is recorded working in Lyon, France, ca. 1780. (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg.320) In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The barrel with bright steel-gray surfaces, worn engraving and some light scattered discoloration/fine pitting: fine touch-hole. The hardware with smooth lightly brass-toned surfaces with fine engraving and some light wear. The stock retains 85% finish with some minor handling marks, small abrasions and expected signs of use. The lock with smooth surfaces, 85%+ polish, sharp scroll engravings; and its original matching hammer and frizzen. A clear maker’s signature and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Retains its original wooden ramrod with flared tip. A very nice example of a French Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1770. The type of Pistol carried in the American Revolutionary Wars. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. Overall length, 13".

Copy and photos from Ambrose Antiques.

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Items from the Portland Art Museum

Canoe Model

unknown Mohawk artist (Mohawk), Canoe Model, ca. 1800, wood, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Cradle

unknown Haudenosaunee/Iroquois artist (Haudenosaunee/Iroquois), Cradle, 1830/1840, wood, paint, and leather ties, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Bonnet

unknown Nez Perce artist (Nez Perce), Bonnet, ca. 1880, fur, cotton, and horn, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Bonnet

unknown Nez Perce artist (Nez Perce), Bonnet, ca. 1860, beads and feathers on cotton, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Beaded Harness 

unknown Southern Oregon Coast artist (Southern Oregon Coast), Beaded Harness, ca. 1850, glass beads, Gift of the Harris Family descendants, Port Orford, Oregon

Belt

unknown Nez Perce artist (Nez Perce), Belt , ca. 1860, corn husk and cotton, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Beads

unknown, Beads , ca. 1900, 43 glass beads, The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection

Copy and photos from Portland Art Museum.

2014 Lake Cumberland Kentucky Rifle Show

The Lake Cumberland Kentucky Rifle Show Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Jamestown, Kentucky will be held February 7, 8, & 9, 2014.

Show set up starts: 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. Friday, Feb. 7th

Showroom closes:  Noon Sunday, Feb. 9th

Open:  till 11:00 pm, Friday & Saturday

Opens Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. C.S.T.

Rooms are blocked at the Lure Lodge until January 20th @ $58.46

For reservations call the Lure Lodge:  270-343-3111

Please mention the show when making your reservation.

Traditional Muzzleloading Firearms, their accouterments and other related objects, regardless of when they were made! Please bring out your best for display. The theme of this show is education!!!

The Saturday afternoon program is "Mad Anne Bailey an American Heroine" starting at 4:00.

This event is a service of American Historic Services. 

For more information call Mel Hankla at 270-566-3370 

or melhankla@amhiss.com

Boones Net Fronted Game Bag by T.C. Albert

This net fronted game pouch is based on the original once owned by Daniel Boone. The original is shown in Volume 168, # 6; December 1985 issue of National Geographic magazine. The beautiful net front for this pouch was made by Steve Radosevich.

Boone Bag

Copy and photos by T.C. Albert.

Antique Ball Bag with Antique Patch Knife

Photo by Art Riser.

Nate McKenzie Rifle in the Style of M. Sheetz for Barry Scheetz

Photos supplied by Nate McKenzie.