2024 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton
We will have a Raffle and an Auction at the Summer Reception! Read on please.

– Eric Borneman

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HCH Summer Raffle

One of our  Founding Members and Master Horners, the late Erv Tschantz, wanted a Master Horner Roland Cadle horn, but the only way he could get one, was by buying this amazing rig of powder horn, pouch, knife and a small tomahawk hanging off the back! This set was a proud possession and as such it has been donated to the guild by Erv’s wife, Julie. It is her wish that the outfit goes to someone who understands its significance and that it benefits the guild.

The set consists of a Roland Cadle horn and a shooting bag, adorned with a knife and tomahawk, each with their own unique crafted details made in a historic manner.

Tickets for the raffle are $5 each, or a sheet of 5 tickets for $20 dollars, winning ticket will be drawn at noon on Sunday, at the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton. They can be printed and mailed to HCH treasurer Jim Steele (address on downloaded tickets), or in person at the event.

Download tickets Here.

 

 

 

 

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HCH Summer Reception Auction

Summer heat and humidity requires proper hydration, and what better way to drink your necessary fluids, than in a set of frosted glass contemporary horn stemware donated by John Kiselica, or in a traditional horn beaker with a chimed horn bottom, crafted by Journeyman Jeff Gier, with a second beaker on the way crafted by an undisclosed member.

 

**There will be an additional relevant item to the winning bidder, at the close of the auction.**

2024 Annual Meeting/Horn Fair Raffle - Winners Announced

Update: The fundraising was a success. Barry Maxwell won the raffle and Paul Brennan won the auction.

There was two major fundraising events over the weekend including a raffle for an exceptionally engraved horn cup made by Chris Helsel and engraved by Kathy England. The winning ticket was pulled at the end of the Fair on Saturday afternoon. Also, at the end of Saturday’s banquet, a special item was offered up for auction – The Journeymen III’s “collaborative” horn, which was started at this year’s Horn Fair, continued to be worked on at the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton and was completed during the upcoming 2024 Horn Fair.

2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton HCH Member Raffle

The winner’s name was drawn on Sunday at the 2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton. Please congratulate Mike Birch of Pittsburgh PA as the winner of the Dick Toone bag and horn.

This year’s summer reception raffle consists of a Washington specified bullet bag and Philadelphia kit powder horn all hand made using 18th Century tools and methods – See Dick Toone’s article “Supply Orders of the Utmost Urgency” in The Horn Book for a complete description with photos.
Raffle tickets will be $5 per each or a sheet of 5 for $20. They can be purchased at the Guild’s Table, at the summer reception, or at the link below. You do not have to be present to win.

The raffle is over.

 

2023 HCH Annual Meeting/Horn Fair Raffle

We had a successful auction. The winner was John DeWald.

Guild member James Pease has graciously donated a Dixon’s Judges’ Choice Award winning Berks County Screw tip horn and bag set to help support the mission of our organization. The bag is nicely lined and with an internal pocket, displays a fine piece of hair-on bovine hide which accents the finely crafted powder horn in shape and tone. With an adjustable strap using a brass buckle resembling originals, this will suit just about anyone on a trek or daytime frolic. Accompanying this set is a handmade turned bone pick and brush set kept with a handmade chain donated by member Ray Antosh.

25th Anniversary Raffle - Update

UPDATE – Dec. 16, 2020

The 25th Anniversary Meeting has been cancelled for 2021.

The drawing will be on March 5th, 2022. All received tickets to date will be included. Tickets are available on a link below.
Please click here for more information about the meeting.

 

Clarification!

This raffle is available to Anyone participating. You do not have to be present to win.

A Special Commemorative Serving Platter
by Pennsylvania Redware Potter
SELINDA KENNEDY
In Recognition of
The Honourable Company of Horners 25th Anniversary

 

 

In recognition of The Honourable Company of Horners’ 25th Anniversary (1997-2021), Selinda Kennedy has designed and handmade a serving platter to celebrate this special occasion.

            The platter is 18” tall by 15” wide and features elements of figures and patterns that can be found on various original powder horns of the 17^th and 18^th centuries.  It also features a phrase credited to St. Francis of Assisi that epitomizes the spirit of the artisan.  “He who works with his hands is a laborer – He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman – He who works with his hand, his head, and his heart is an artist.”  At the center of the platter is an oval featuring the HCH logo with the annotation “25th Anniversary 2021” at its base.  This is indeed a special work of art by Selinda Kennedy and commissioned by the HCH in recognition of the Guild’s founding.

The platter will be raffled off with the drawing taking place during the Guild’s Annual Horn Fair at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on March 5th ,2022.  The funds generated from this raffle will go to help offset the Guild’s 25th Anniversary Horn Fair costs. The price for the tickets is 5 dollars for one or 20 dollars for five. Please download, fill-out and mail the tickets to Eric Borneman; his address is on the tickets.

Please note that there will be no registration charge for those attending!  As in past years, all NMLRA members, spouses and friends are welcomed to attend free of charge as guests of the Guild.  This invitation is due to the strong bond that has developed over the years between the NMLRA and the HCH and the devotion of the two organizations to the Longrifle Culture.

To view more of Selinda’s redware pottery, please go to her Facebook site at:  facebook.com/kennedyredware.  She can also be contacted by phone at (570) 546-6695 or via email at:  selindakenndy1@gmail.com.

A Success! 2020 Virtual Raffle - Drawing September 5th, 2020

Hello Guild Members!,

Our first “virtual raffle” was held and viewed by many. Congratulations to our winner Master Horner John Proud.

Eric Borneman

 

Greetings Fellow Guild Members!

As we deal with the loss of our annual summer gathering due to Covid-19, your executive committee has come up with a way for us to share in some camaraderie and gather online for a live drawing of our fundraising raffle! We will conduct a live feed on our Facebook page and while gathered to see and chat with everyone, we will hold our raffle at that time for all to see near and far.

We realize that not all of our members are on on Facebook, but don’t let that stop you from participating by purchasing tickets. Facebook is merely the platform for the drawing, you don’t have to see the drawing and you do not have to have a Facebook account to win!

Why
The funds generated from this raffle will go to offset any costs of the next annual meeting.
Prize
An entirely handmade set by Chuck Brownewell, which received multiple judge’s choice awards at the 2019 Dixon’s fair. Ball bag with horn spout, flat horn with collar and turned spout, double bag with forged buckle on adjustable strap, with attached measure, pick, and brush. A fine complete set to compliment any traditional muzzleloader for an adventure on the trail!!
How
$5 per ticket or a sheet of 5 for $20
Print out and fill in and mail it with your payment
Please make checks payable to Honourable Company of Horners
Mail by August 28, 2020 to Eric Borneman, 1323 Middleneck Drive, Salisbury MD 21804
When
September 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Live on Facebook, video will be recorded and posted for those without FB or who are unavailable at that time. Winner will be notified on FB, email and phone call, to allow me to arrange mailing to the winner of the drawing.

 

I will have a roster of all received names and entries to be turned over to our treasurer. Entries received after the drawing will be returned.
We hope everyone remains well and safe, and we all look forward to gathering again. We hope to see you “Virtually” on Sept 5 and thanks for supporting YOUR guild!

Humbly,
Eric Borneman,
Fundraising Committee Chairman

 

A Success! Fundraising Raffle and Auction Items for 2020 Annual Meeting

This year’s raffle and auction items have been generously donated by west coast guild members Journeyman Scott Morrison and Freeman Kevin Hart, and Ohio guild member Shelly Gier.

Raffle:

Journeyman Scott Morrison’s raffle Item is patterned from an original Tennessee bison screw tip in the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron NE.  The base plug is Armenian walnut and has a threaded horn finial.  Scott decided to use a pewter washer between the collar and tip instead of a bone washer on the original.  The strap was a custom order made by Kris Polizzi.

This was won by Journeyman Gary Elsenbeck.

 

 

 

Auction:

Our evening will conclude with a live auction for members in attendance.  This will give you an opportunity to bid on a beautifully carved and fully engraved horn by Kevin Hart, paired with a strap by Kris Polizzi and a shooting bag crafted by Shelly Gier to match.

This horn measures 14 inches long and 3 inches wide at the base with a turned walnut plug and turned horn stopper.  It is engrailed at the throat with a round to octagonal carving which includes both small and large wedding bands.  Engravings on this horn include “Honourable Company of Horner’s, 24^th Anniversary 1996-2020.”  Additional engraved items on this horn include F&I Fort Augusta, a small township, British Royal Seal, bird hunter shooting at birds, a smoking frog, Hellhorse, Frightened Moon and Star, geometric designs with cross, dove, humming bird, flowers and a butterfly.   HCH and makers cartouche are also present.

This item was won by Journeyman Don Fererro.