Book 3 — Ornamental Pencil and Pincushion Holder

A nicely polished animal horn may be turned into an article of utility instead of being merely used as a wall ornament, as shown in the illustration. An old lamp base, heavy enough to balance the horn, and secured to it with a bolt, is all that is needed to effect the transformation.

Fastening a Horn to a Base to Make an Ornamental Pen or Pincushion Holder