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Cream Rams Horn Crooks

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It’s that time of the year when I ramp up my sticks and crooks in preparation for the Christmas market. Sticks and crooks make great Christmas presents and something a loved one will have for years to come. Over the next few weeks I will be adding all of my stock to my website.

Next up we have 3 lovely cream welsh mountain rams horn crooks. All have plenty of character and very strong ready for a good day on the farm or in the field.

All crooks can be shortened and once sold will be fitted with a brass ferrule before shipping. UK postage and packaging is £20 and Europe £50 – I do not send crooks to USA or Australia

Payment by cash, BACS or cheque.

I am based in South Oxfordshire and welcome enquiries by appointment only.

All emails to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

 

Ram Oct A

First up we have this beautiful crook with lovely reddish brown shank and nice bit of horn. At just under 52″ in length its good looking dependable strong crook for just £165.00 SOLD BB

Ram Oct B

Second up we have this little character filled crook, smaller than the others with plenty of blushing on the horn (from where the ram has been scrapping!). Measuring  approximately 52″ is a perfect companion to work with on the farm or take for a walk. A bargain at £150.00! RESERVED MD

Ram Oct C

Last up we have this stunner measuring approx 53.5″ in length, it has a hidden bit of interest of a black streak on the inside on the nose to around the arch of the handle (tricky to see in a profile pic but you can just about make it out if you zoom in a bit!) .

A lovely crook for £175.00 SOLD JM

All emails to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com 

Thank you.

Red deer antler thumb sticks now available! Everyone seems to love an antler thumb stick!

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I have a lovely selection of antler thumb sticks available this year – antler thumb sticks are very popular as they are hard wearing, forgiving, nice and tactile to hold and look pretty attractive too!  The antler comes from the red deer when the deers shed their antlers at the end of the winter in the Highlands of Scotland.

All sticks can be shortened at no extra cost before fitting a brass ferrule.

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

 

The top 3 (A, B and C) are available linseed oiled and the bottom 3 (D, E and F) are varnished with 3 coats of yacht varnish. I will be applying more oil to these top three so will be a bit shinier if you order one.

Antler Thumb Stick A – A lightweight stick measuring approximately 53″ to the V capped with buffalo horn on one side with ox horn spacer on silver hazel shank – £55

Antler Thumb Stick B – A lovely looking antler thumb stick measuring approximately 53.5″ to the V capped with ox horn with a buffalo horn spacer on chocolate hazel shank – a real beauty – £65 SOLD JW

Antler Thumb Stick C – Similar to the above but slightly shorter at 51″ in length, capped in buffalo horn with a buffalo horn spacer – £65

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Antler Thumb Stick D – A lightweight stick measuring approximately 53″ in length. Perfect for a stroll in the countryside – £55

Antler Thumb Stick E – A beautiful looking stick measuring approximately 52.5″ in length. Capped with a piece of buffalo horn on one side and stunning hazel shank this will make a great gift this Christmas  – £75

Antler Thumb Stick F – The wonky one of the bunch but nevertheless very charming, it would be a dull world if we were all perfect. Capped with ox horn and buffalo spacer. Nice and lightweight and ready to help walk off the Christmas dinner! £55 SOLD

 

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New Rams Horn Stock September 2015 – this is it before Christmas!

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Here we have 12 lovely crooks in Welsh mountain rams horn, buffalo horn and two stunningly fabulous Jacobs rams horn crooks. This is unfortunately all of the stock I can get before Christmas so once they are gone they are gone. All crooks have been expertly made by an experienced stick maker and if looked after will last for several years to come. As with any handmade and natural products they will have blemishes and marks expected from horn and wood. The pinky red areas on the rams horn is called ‘blushing’ from where the ram has been fighting! These are some of the best crooks you will find in the country so treat yourself or a loved one now for that perfect country companion!

All sticks sent to UK addresses will be sent 48 hour Parcel Force for £15. Up to 3 sticks will only be £15 UK P+P.  Payment by BACS to my account or request or by Paypal with a 3% surcharge.

If you would like to purchase one of these fine working sticks then please email me lordscountrysticks@gmail.com Thank you.

Mark

Crook Z

Crook Z – Rams horn crook with a lovely acorn carved into the horn  – smaller handle would suits someone with smaller hands. A very nice stick measuring 51.5″  SOLD

Crook Y

Crook Y – Buffalo horn crook suitable the countryman or hill walker. A stunning example with bone spacer on hazel shank. A stick for life measuring 52″ – £155.00 SOLD

Crook XYZ

Crook XYZ – Rustic and left in an unvarnished state this lovely rams horn crook has a lovely shape, comfortable in the hand and great for keeping by the back door of the small holding or farm. 52.5″ in length.  SOLD

Crook X

Crook X – A beautiful shaped buffalo horn crook with hazel shank measuring 52″ in length. A real head turner and country companion for the country sports enthusiast. Get ready for the season and be the envy of the field with this fine stick. SOLD

Crook W

Crook W – Well ladies and gents they do not get much better than this. Rare Jacobs horn crook with thistle carved into the nose. This beautiful crook with hazel shank measuring 53″ will be your pride and joy – especially if you are Scottish! A real talking point, beautifully crafted using age old techniques you will not be disappointed. It’s so good if it doesn’t sell then it will remain on show in my collection!! £300 to anyone is interested – please message me lordscountrysticks@gmail.com SOLD

Crook V – If thistles are not your thing (see above) then this is second best. Ultra stunning heavy weight Jacobs horn crook on a lovely hazel shank and double horn spacer. Feels great in my large hands and would suit a countryman or sheep farmer. Really impressive markings and measuring 52″ in length. A real showman’s crook. SOLD

Crook U

Crook U – Beautiful shape with loads of character this Welsh mountain rams horn crooks with chocolate coloured hazel shank is lovely in the hand and a really useful crook for the farmer, hill walker or fieldsports lover! 52.5″ in height – SOLD

Crook T

Crook T – Lovely shaped crook on attractive hazel shank measuring 52″ in length. Good character and suitable for a a gent with smaller hands or a lady. This one is slightly smaller then the rest. – SOLD

Crook S

Crook S – Beautifully balanced crook with a lovely upturned nose. Nice weight in the hand and perfect for the shepherd in your life. Buffalo horn spacer between handle and shank and measuring 52.5″ in length. SOLD

Crook R

Crook R – Lovely coloured handle and hazel shank. This stick is well balanced and will be a pleasure to use on the farm or small holding. 52.5″ in length. SOLD

Crook Q

Crook Q – Looking for something interesting? This is a rare opportunity to get a welsh mountain ram horn with interesting black markings. A real beauty with a lovely marked shank and horn spacer. A nice strong stick that will last a lifetime. 53″ in length – SOLD

Crook P

Crook P – Last but by no means least, this fabulous shaped crook with Welsh mountain rams horn, a lovely turned out nose, horn spacer and pretty shank. Perfect for use rounding up the sheep, waiting for the pheasants to fly over you or to lean on and take in your surroundings. A real beauty! 53″ in length – SOLD