George Van Driessche Horn

[JohnL]

I was fortunate enough to pick up this George Van Driessche powder horn from an estate sale. Thank you, Rifleman 1776 for identifying the maker. I’ve been able to research him and have really been intrigued by his work. I’m on the search for a companion or two for this horn.

 

[user 48679]

WOW ! I've never before run across a powder horn like that - very imaginative, never mind the craftmanship,

 

[JohnL]

WOW ! I've never before run across a powder horn like that - very imaginative, never mind the craftmanship,

Agreed!

 

[Rifleman1776]

GVD did dimensional carving on horns. The strength and force required to cut across the grain is more than I can imagine. And, he did it creating art.

 

[JohnL]

GVD did dimensional carving on horns. The strength and force required to cut across the grain is more than I can imagine. And, he did it creating art.

I’ve finished reading his book; he was truly an artist.

 

[HSmithTX]

Gorgeous horn!

 

[GGVAND60]

I was fortunate enough to pick up this George Van Driessche powder horn from an estate sale. Thank you, Rifleman 1776 for identifying the maker. I’ve been able to research him and have really been intrigued by his work. I’m on the search for a companion or two for this horn.

Quite the horn, I was blessed with the opportunity to watch and help my dad create his masterpieces.
I couldn't begin to tell you how many places around the world his work ended up in.
Over the years a couple from (I believe Georgia) Bob & Ila Pratt bought alot of dad's work. If you're lookin for more I would suggest you research that family name. I know there are many more out there but this name comes to mind because they bought one about every year at the Spring/Fall Nationals in Friendship In.
So happy theirs another collector with a piece of dad's work.
Greg VanDriessche
([email protected])

 

[JohnL]

Quite the horn, I was blessed with the opportunity to watch and help my dad create his masterpieces.
I couldn't begin to tell you how many places around the world his work ended up in.
Over the years a couple from (I believe Georgia) Bob & Ila Pratt bought alot of dad's work. If you're lookin for more I would suggest you research that family name. I know there are many more out there but this name comes to mind because they bought one about every year at the Spring/Fall Nationals in Friendship In.
So happy theirs another collector with a piece of dad's work.
Greg VanDriessche
([email protected])

Sir! Thank you for your response! I’ve since done more research and read your dad’s book! I’m a fan! I’ll research the family. Thank you!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Really unique and fun!

 

[GGVAND60]

You are welcome, wishing you success.