Civil War Pen - Different

[theidlemind]

As you can see I'm still struggling with photography. This shot was taken outside in full auto settings, handheld. Maybe when things slow down a little I can learn to photograph these guys.
Anyhow, this is a ten dollar bill from 1862. Apparently Lincoln was on the ten back then. The Battle of Richmond, KY was fought in August 1862. The lower part of the pen is from a "Witness Tree", a Holly Tree that was in the yard of a Civil War farm house. The Holly is both old enough and was in the right place to have watched that battle. The Battle Of Richmond Association has four of these pens on their gift shop/museum.
Comments and help always appreciated. Thanks for looking.......

 

[Wood Butcher]

Very cool. The story behind the material is a great piece of history, well done.
WB

 

[firewhatfire]

amazing pen and story. The ideas are endless around here.

 

[boxerman]

Very nice pen and story to go along with that pen.

 

[bobjackson]

Great pen and story. A pen to be proud of.

 

[srf1114]

Where in the world did you get the 1862 Ten dollar bill? I hope it was a copy, or at least something the US mint sells for crafts, other wise the value of a genuine bill that old would make that a very expensive pen.

 

[Jim15]

Great pen, love pens with a history.

 

[Drstrangefart]

You just triggered my IMUSTOWNTHAT response. Excellent.

 

[wiset1]

Interesting take on it, I've done a couple as well and it's difficult to part with them! Geat job

 

[rizaydog]

Truely fantastic. Great job on the pen.

 

[theidlemind]

Where in the world did you get the 1862 Ten dollar bill?

eBay. Copy. :biggrin:
My casting success hasn't hit 100% so I'm sticking with inexpensive (relatively) stuff to cast.

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone.

 

[theidlemind]

You just triggered my IMUSTOWNTHAT response. Excellent.

Hmmmmmm, maybe one or two will end up in the castaway boxes.
If they ever get to me..........:clown: