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Prudhomme Gun Engraving Review
Prudhomme Gun Engraving Review
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Ie got a signed and remarked copy (#8). Jack even doodled on the cardboard package. I showed it to Roger at one of Scott's engraving gatherings. I often wonder what it's worth.
Jack Prudhomme was a HUGE influence on me early on. He was the first engraver I had ever seen work. Prior to him, I was the only engraver I'd ever seen work. We became friends and I have all of his tools, vise, and miscellaneous things from his workshop in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a fine fellow, a patriot, and Masonic brother.
a pro wresteler, engraver, and helpful friend to all those that crossed s path.
My son and I had lunch with Jack in Shreveport many years ago. He spent half an hour not answering my question on how to price work. It was a great visit to his shop!
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A world renowned Master Engraver and author of The Gun Engraving Review. His gun engravings are are part of the permanent collection at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, LA and his book is on display at the Smithsonian.http://www.rwnaf.org/collections-specialty.php"...more than 140 rare and unusual firearms are assembled in the Antique Firearms Gallery. Many of these are finely engraved and inlaid with gold, silver, and platinum. E.C. Prudhomme, a local resident and a master engraver of international reputation, produced the exquisite semi-relief scroll engraving on some of the firearms displayed."
| BIRTH | 15 Mar 1911 |
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| DEATH | 25 Feb 1990 (aged 78 |
| Forest Park East Cemetery Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA | |
| MEMORIAL ID | 8870326 · View Source |
A world renowned Master Engraver and author of The Gun Engraving Review. His gun engravings are are part of the permanent collection at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, LA and his book is on display at the Smithsonian.http://www.rwnaf.org/collections-specialty.php"...more than 140 rare and unusual firearms are assembled in the Antique Firearms Gallery. Many of these are finely engraved and inlaid with gold, silver, and platinum. E.C. Prudhomme, a local resident and a master engraver of international reputation, produced the exquisite semi-relief scroll engraving on some of the firearms displayed."
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Artistry in Arms: The Art of Gunsmithing and Gun Engraving - The R.W. Norton Art Gallery Staff: 9780960018246 - AbeBooks
Artistry in Arms: The Art of Gunsmithing and Gun Engraving by The R.W. Norton Art Gallery Staff - ISBN 10: 0960018247 - ISBN 13: 9780960018246 - The R.W. Norton Art Foundation - 1971 - Softcover
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E.C. Prudhomme, Master Gun Engraver - The R.W. Norton Art Gallery Staff: 9780913060018 - AbeBooks
E.C. Prudhomme, Master Gun Engraver by The R.W. Norton Art Gallery Staff - ISBN 10: 0913060011 - ISBN 13: 9780913060018 - The R.W. Norton Art Foundation - 1973 - Softcover
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There are 6 copies on ebay.
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Anyone remember the practice plates Mr. Prudhomme sent to all members of FEGA back in 1982?he wrote to me asking me about where I was trained,do I engrave with hammer& chisel or Gravermeister and said he like what I did. What ever happen to the plates? J.J.
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JJ, I believe the plates are (or were) in the Norton Museum in Shreveport.
Sam, I have #30 of the first 300 numbered and signed books with a note to me by Jack. It is in mint condition and still in the plastic wrapping. It ain't for sale.
Sam, I have #30 of the first 300 numbered and signed books with a note to me by Jack. It is in mint condition and still in the plastic wrapping. It ain't for sale.
What a treasure! Mine is signed but not personalized. I do have a knife he engraved for me though.
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He engraved this for me in 1980. He modeled some of the elements with punches, which I asked him about. He sent me a note about making tools for modeling and sculpting.
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