I recently received these family heirlooms of completed powder horn flasks, extra horns, a leather bag and an implement tool kit. My father received these from his father and stated that these have been handed down from generation to generation - up to four generations (including me) that he is aware of. Based on my father's information we are dating theĀ flasks as pre-Civil War. The date of 1890 isĀ for the Implement Set as that is shown on the still-intact box. My ancestors are from Pennsylvania.
The collection includes:
- 3 completed powder horn flasks
- 2 horns that were started with holes drilled; one of these horns has a wood cap on the end
- 7 cow / bull horns with nothing started
- 1 handcraftedĀ leather bag
- 1 Implement Set; No. 99.; Gauge.; Manufactured by the Elm City Mfg. Co., New Haven, Conn.; Under Patent February 25th, 1890. The box contains various small tools and 9 small tin containers of primers / percussion caps (from various manufacturers such as Hicks, J. Goldmarks, United Metallic Company).Ā Several of the tins haveĀ the words "Winchester Repeating Arms".Ā I cannot find any information on this No. 99 kit or the Elm City Manufacturing Company. I am unsure which tools came with the Implement Set and which were added over time by each kit owner. A couple of the tools that I believe I have identified are a round ball mold, a roll crimper, a black powder measuring device and an awl. Several of the other tools are unidentified with unknown purposes.
I am curious about the value of the collection. Any information you can provide would be appreciated! I would be interested in selling to the rightĀ collectorĀ underĀ circumstances favorable to each of us. This collection deserves aĀ proper display for others to enjoy the history and craftsmanship.
Thank you!
Jonathan