Argent Fox Music

was established in 1987 in Moline, Illinois by Dan Speer and David Font.  It began  under the name of Silver Fox Armory creating folk harps for historical re-enactors.  In 1990, it became Argent Fox Music and expanded its line of instruments under Dan Speer and various apprentices.

In 1989 Dan worked as a goldsmith in Rapid City, South Dakota for a time at Govannon's Jewels, a jewelry company owned by Jonathan Simons.  For several years they worked together in each other's shops (sometimes one single shop) and sold at Renaissance Fairs around the country.

In 1991 Dan and Argent Fox Music moved to Bloomington, Indiana area.  A beautiful place with an abundance of culture and more importantly, inexpensive native lumber.  The shop was set up near Indiana University, and because of this had many college students putting in time behind the bandsaw.

In 1992 we started making our own harp hardware in an effort to keep down the prices of our harps (inexpensive lumber prices only going so far).  Other harp builders discovered this and today we are the largest manufacturer of harp tuning pins(pegs) for folk harps, producing over 40,000 every year.  We also produce bridge pins and other harp hardware and supplies upon request.

In 2018 we moved back to the family farm in Kirkwood, IL and built a new shop. Many hours have been spent in the construction of shop buildings and remodeling of the century old farmhouse.

Argent Fox Music's goal is to make fine handcrafted musical instruments, hardware, furniture, etc. at affordable prices.  We individually hand make each item with quality and durability in mind, so you won't be afraid to take and use them in your daily life.

Shrewwood

has been offering carved drinking horns by Katy (aka Shrew) for 25 years. Katy studied architecture at Virginia Tech in the mid 80's and art at Hollands University in the late 90's.

 Originally based in Virginia and selling at many medieval reenactments.  I have now moved to the Midwest and continue to offer carved drinking horns at the SCA Pennsic Event in early August and Sarasota Medieval Festival in November.  If you can't catch me there, you can email to get pictures of available stock. 

Hopefully I will be branching out into more wood carvings and other endeavors in the future.