A Special Commemorative Serving Platter

By Pennsylvania Redware Potter, Selinda Kennedy

In recognition of The Honourable Company of Horners’ 25th Anniversary (1997-2021), Selinda Kennedy has designed and handmade a serving platter to celebrate this special occasion.

The platter is 18” tall by 15” wide and features elements of figures and patterns that can be found on various original powder horns of the 17th and 18th centuries. It also features a phrase credited to St. Francis of Assisi that epitomizes the spirit of the artisan. “He who works with his hands is a laborer – He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman – He who works with his hand, his head, and his heart is an artist.” At the center of the platter is an oval featuring the HCH logo with the annotation “25th Anniversary 2021” at its base. This is indeed a special work of art by Selinda Kennedy and commissioned by the HCH in recognition of the Guild’s founding.

The platter will be raffled off with the drawing taking place during the Guild’s Annual Horn Fair at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on March 6 & 7, 2021. The funds generated from this raffle will go to help offset the Guild’s 25th Anniversary Horn Fair costs. For information on purchasing raffle tickets, go to www.hornguild.org and click on the graphic of the plate on the right side-bar of the website or go direct by typing in www.hornguild.org/raffles/25th-anniversary-raffle.

Please note that there will be no registration charge for those attending! As in past years, all NMLRA members, spouses and friends are welcomed to attend free of charge as guests of the Guild. This invitation is due to the strong bond that has developed over the years between the NMLRA and the HCH and the devotion of the two organizations to the Longrifle Culture.

To view more of Selinda’s redware pottery, please go to her Facebook site at: facebook.com/kennedyredware. She can also be contacted by phone at (570) 546-6695 or via email at: selindakenndy1@gmail.com.