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Any ideas what this horn is?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272156619268?ru ... 26_rdc%3D1

That's a horn made by Don Gfell from Milan, Ohio. He has made them for years and still does. I wouldn't call it a reproduction since it isn't an exact copy of anything. It's his own design. The cygnet portion is usually from a Magnavox radio horn I believe.

I think JerryVan is spot on. Jerry Blais

I have to concur with both Jerrys I have one of these horns by Don Gfell on a Fireside and looks exactly the same.

Bruce

This certainly looks like a horn produced by Don Gfell. I saw his display at Wayne last year; there were a couple of different variants and also other types. Though not a faithful copy of the actual originals, they looked like they were very well built, and were certainly attractive.

Fran

Don is a national treasure and let's hope he lives a long, long life.

Here's his latest creation for me, a mahogany horn with spruce lining:

Raphael wrote:Don is a national treasure and let's hope he lives a long, long life.

Here's his latest creation for me, a mahogany horn with spruce lining:

That's a beauty!

Clay

FloridaClay wrote:

Raphael wrote:Don is a national treasure and let's hope he lives a long, long life.

Here's his latest creation for me, a mahogany horn with spruce lining:

That's a beauty!

Clay

Ditto! Absolutely stunning.
Fran

Here are some of Don's similar horns on display at Union in 2010. I'm sure I have some photos from Wayne but can't locate them.

I believe this is his booth in Wayne from 2009.