This is a compass box with period repair done with copper stitching.
this view shows the detailed turning of the wood
This is a custom ordered candle/tobacco box. All wood is cherry. The threaded dowel was turned and threaded by hand. All parts removable for travel/storage.
An interior view of the box.
This shows the final resting place of the box on the back right of the table.
This is a custom ordered candle/tobacco box. All wood is cherry. The threaded dowel was turned and threaded by hand. All parts removable for travel/storage.
This is a custom order large compass box.
the R.O.C. Cipher
This was a custom engraving ONLY. The owner had the cup and wished it to be embellished with the Rangers of the Ohio Company Cipher.
this side carries the OH Co'y of VA
the R.O.C. Cipher
This is a Polychromed (colored ink) engraved box with fraktur style art. It was made for an article in the "Horn Book" the publication of the Honourable Company of Horners.
This was a favorite of mine to do. This was a trade deal with Leslie Eaton Jewelry Designs. The cup is engraved with the portrait of one of her Great Danes, hops and barley and prose on the back. The cup was shaped and turned to resemble a craft beer glass.
Custom ordered horn patchbox with owners initials and Benjamin Franklin's Join or die snake on the side. Fits up to .62 caliber patches. Box has a pinned horn bottom.
This is a Tansel styled beaker (horn cup) that I made as one of my submissions for journeyman with the Honourable Company of Horners.
showing the "chimed" bottom of the cup.
This is a custom ordered single candle/tobacco box. the engravings are of the farm house, owners name and sentiments.
This photo shows all the pieces.
A really fun piece to make!! This is a medicine beaker engraved with e caduceus of mercury and increments of measure on the reverse. it also has a small measuring spoon for measuring the medicine powder.
showing translucency of the cup
engraved with the likeness of the Early Times whiskey label
Chimed bottom
engraved with the likeness of the Early Times whiskey label