World class engraving

[Garvin]

I'm thinking of having some engraving done on one of my BSAs. (Not really )

I thought I'd never see better than this.

Until I saw this.

[Josie & John]

Thanks for sharing Danny.

The work looks exquisite but I have never been a fan of silver inlay and what looks like chisel engraving. Far too continental for my tastes and I much prefer Peter Spode's work on those two BSAs.

Just shows how beauty is always in the eye of the beholder (or perhaps I simply have poor taste)!

John

[Garvin]

Isn't all engraving done with a chisel of sorts, John?

I agree that there's just too much silver swirling going on - I suppose the engraver was showing off!

[Josie & John]

Isn't all engraving done with a chisel of sorts, John?

I agree that there's just too much silver swirling going on - I suppose the engraver was showing off!

Perhaps I should have said carving?

[ccdjg]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

[I. J.]

All that needs now is a D.R. stock with rabbits with antlers.

[Troubledshooter]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

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My Feelings as well.
I have one engraved Webley Senior in my collection, and that was acquired as part of a collection.
It's a very early example of Don Blocksidge's work and is engraved through the original blued finish, therefore leaving a 'silver' engraving. It has a lot less engraving than Don's later work and has it's original Bakelite grips.
I don't dislike it as it's not over engraved, but it's not something I would go looking for.

[Josie & John]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

That pretty much sums up my own view but far more eloquently.

However, I do have a weakness for Don Blocksidge's work. His association with Webley and immense skill along with his preference of working on well used but sound internally pistols makes his work acceptable to me. I know others disagree and I am a stickler for originality most of the time. This caveat is therefore in the purest sense of do as I say but not as I do!

John

[Unframed Dave]

"An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time"

Get yourself along to Quigley Hollow in September, I'm saying no more than that.

Dave

[ccdjg]

"An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time"

Get yourself along to Quigley Hollow in September, I'm saying no more than that.

Dave

I thought this was a mainly moderns event

[Unframed Dave]

I take whatever I fancy. Nobody minds, well if they do I don't take any notice.

Dave

[I. J.]

This: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...tml?sort=4&o=0 came on a s/hand Lazyglide HW80 I bought. Personally, its not my cup of cha but it kinda grows on you.

ATB
Ian

[gordon]

I had this done to an HW 77 by Don Blocksidge last year, I like it http://s22.photobucket.com/user/chor...5afbe.jpg.html

[gingernut]

I have similar DB work on my FWB 124.
Plus a hound and pheasant on the top rear of the cylinder.
The engraving has not been re blued.

A buyer withdrew as he did not like the engraving !

[HW777]

I'm thinking of having some engraving done on one of my BSAs. (Not really )

I thought I'd never see better than this.

Until I saw this.

Until I saw this, where did that screw come from on the end of that pistol grip ?