May 1, 2023 · Francis Tansel’s Horn: The horn in Figures No.1 is known as the “Washington Horn” and is arguably the finest work extant by Francis Tansel despite significant damage. …

Mar 9, 2023 · Overview: Powder horn collectors have assumed for years that the Tansel family of Scott County, Kentucky, and Marion and Hendricks Counties, Indiana, carved the beautiful, …

Dec 18, 2023 · The Kentucky-made “John Tansel” powder horn seems appropriate for a relic from a defeated army of mostly Kentuckians, but it raises an awkward question: How could a well …

This horn was probably made by Francis Tansel while he was living in Scott County, Kentucky, circa 1820. It is often referred to as the "buck- skinner horn" as it has the wonderful primitive …

Apr 1, 2022 · An intricately carved powder horn by Francis Tansel comes to Miller & Miller Auctions on May 14th. Freedom came at a high price in the 1790s, when Francis Tansel was …

These unique powderhorns are very recognizable almost always having a federal eagle with spread wings, shield on its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch in its claws.

Nov 8, 2020 · The Ft. Meigs horns by Francis Tansel are fascinating when closely examined: they have a unique style of eagle; their carving is substantially simpler, i.e. fewer cuts per figure; …

Beautiful Tansel horn, 18" long around the curve and with a 3" diameter butt. This horn has typical and wonderful engraving by Tim Tansel and is dated "1840".

Nov 8, 2022 · The small “blade wing” style eagle, shallow “fish-mouth” transition between body and spout, horn-covered butt plug, and early style banners with patriotic slogans all indicate a …

Oct 12, 2023 · A number of these horns exist, some with good quality carving of figures that mimic Tansel work, but not quite to the level of the Tansels. These horns, in my opinion, were …