The Charles Hare horn is a "glass-backed" powder horn that I would consider a "transition" horn that would have been constructed between the French & Indian and Revolutionary wars. The strap is a custom strap from Kris Polizzi Custom Weaving and backed by me with linen ticking to reinforce and prevent wear. The horn is 16" on the outside curve (OC) and 13 1/4" on the inside curve (IC) & has a beautiful double twist. The lobe is carved in the shape of a heart to show love for king and country. The base is 2 3/4" across. Cherry used for the recessed plug and retainer ring. the stopper is a walnut fiddle peg. The scrimhaw is the Great Britain cipher, a rendering of the embattlements at Fort Pitt, and text describing the horn. on the lobe is the small GR cipher.
Charles hare is a ficticious personality derived from a real person and a historical figure. Charles is from the name of the person this horn was made for. Hare is from the Captain of Roger's Rangers that was stationed at Ft. Pitt around1767. George Croghan was the head of the British Indian Department, Eastern Div. whose home base of operations was Ft. Pitt.
One other thing of note is that this was a left hand horn, made for a right hand carry. Not an uncommon occurrence during the time period. It also allows for the spout of the horn to be turned in towards the body and somewhat downward, an important feature for a soldier on the battlefield as the loading of the firearm would be faster than with an upturned tip.
I would also like to extend thanks to Charles Anderson, Scott Sibley and Kris Polizzi. Charles for the idea of the horn, Scott for his invaluable help in research for construction of the glass back and Kris for delivering a strap of great quality and workmanship.
ENJOY!!
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