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Thread: Horn,Bone, Ivory etc

  1. 11-09-2014, 04:05 PM #1
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    The following link is to a booklet published in 1860,which discusses the uses and processes of Horn and other natural products imported into England at that time. The link will take you to the section concerning horn,and you must scroll up to view the sections about ivory,bone,leather etc.

    Science and Art department of the Committee of Council on Education ... - J. C. Robinson - Google Books
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    In section 799 I was a bit surprised to see horn being used by opticians. I guess this is the origin of the "horn rimmed glasses".

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    Very interesting read. We must remember that these materials were the plastic before plastic!
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    The horn was used on glasses for the nose pieces and arm coverings around the ear - or at least that is all of the horn parts I see on an antique pair that I have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by criswilson10 View Post
    The horn was used on glasses for the nose pieces and arm coverings around the ear - or at least that is all of the horn parts I see on an antique pair that I have.
    Some spectacle frames are 100 % horn - the guy I buy from (HighlandHorn) still has a superior grade in 4 different colours for that purpose. If you search Youtube you will also come across a Japanese craftsman using Tortoiseshell and steam for laminating into frames.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UKRob View Post
    Some spectacle frames are 100 % horn - the guy I buy from (HighlandHorn) still has a superior grade in 4 different colours for that purpose. If you search Youtube you will also come across a Japanese craftsman using Tortoiseshell and steam for laminating into frames.
    I think I know what videos you are talking about, very interesting stuff.

    I think it might've been Geezer who first posted those on this forum but I'm not going to look for the thread now so here're the direct links to the videos:



    下町に息づく伝統のわざ　鼈甲2/3 - YouTube


    下町に息づく伝統の技　鼈甲3/3 - YouTube
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    Name: rat skins.PNG Views: 136 Size: 86.6 KB

    Now just have to find a 200 pounder for a new strop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wirm View Post
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    Now just have to find a 200 pounder for a new strop.
    You people from the boonies and the suburbs need not spend so much time and effort chasing the wildlife. In the city those 200 pounders are a dime a dozen, just go to the subway and they're all over at all times.
    Of course you have to wrestle them with bare hands because guns are verboten and only criminals and law enforcement have them, but that shouldn't be an issue for any self-respecting man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wirm View Post
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    Now just have to find a 200 pounder for a new strop.

    This just makes me smile so much!
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