Black Powder Horn, Owner/Carver Signed and dated 1877, American Reconstruction Period
$105.00
This horn was carved by its owner during a very important time in American History. In 1876 Rutherford B Hayes was elected president. He assumed the presidency after one of the most controversial and contentious elections in American history. Hayes lost the popular vote but won the most electoral college votes after a ferociously disputed ruling by a Congressional committee. The dispute led to the Compromise of 1877; Democrats in Congress allowed him to become president in return for the withdrawal of federal troops from the Southern states, ending the Reconstruction Era. As president for a single term, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War and Reconstruction. His administration reflected his beliefs in meritocratic government, equal treatment without regard to race, and improvement through education. Hayes had pledged not to run for a second term, and retired to his native Ohio.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This horn was carved by its owner during a very important time in American History. In 1876 Rutherford B Hayes was elected president. He assumed the presidency after one of the most controversial and contentious elections in American history. Hayes lost the popular vote but won the most electoral college votes after a ferociously disputed ruling by a Congressional committee. The dispute led to the Compromise of 1877; Democrats in Congress allowed him to become president in return for the withdrawal of federal troops from the Southern states, ending the Reconstruction Era. As president for a single term, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War and Reconstruction. His administration reflected his beliefs in meritocratic government, equal treatment without regard to race, and improvement through education. Hayes had pledged not to run for a second term, and retired to his native Ohio.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This horn was carved by its owner during a very important time in American History. In 1876 Rutherford B Hayes was elected president. He assumed the presidency after one of the most controversial and contentious elections in American history. Hayes lost the popular vote but won the most electoral college votes after a ferociously disputed ruling by a Congressional committee. The dispute led to the Compromise of 1877; Democrats in Congress allowed him to become president in return for the withdrawal of federal troops from the Southern states, ending the Reconstruction Era. As president for a single term, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War and Reconstruction. His administration reflected his beliefs in meritocratic government, equal treatment without regard to race, and improvement through education. Hayes had pledged not to run for a second term, and retired to his native Ohio.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
This horn has the letters MCH 1st 1877 caved on it, though not commonly used now MCH is a recognized abbreviation for March. The date March 4 1877 is the day that Hayes officially signed the document ending Reconstruction, known in history as the Compromise of 1877. The carvers name is Ben Chestnut, my research was unable to uncover a person by this name that might be someone this horn could possible have belonged to and been made by. The style of the carving, the semi crude lettering suggests that though the owner was educated enough to be able to write his name and the date he was not upper class.
Hayes was succeeded by James Garfield who only served 3 months in office, falling to an assassins bullet. This horn has seen some very turbulent times in American History, imagine the stories it could tell.
The horn is 9 inches long not accounting for the curvature of the horn. The end cap is a oblong shape and 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point. The plug works and appears to be original. The end cap and hardware also appear to be original. The piece has a wonderful aged patina and the horn is solid with no cracks or breaks. Please see pictures for better perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.