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    Interesting hand punched design on bronze box.

    Hello Members Re this old post of mine,I felt I should share my excitement in discovering the correct maker and history of my casket .As can be seen on the images .The designer was Emile-August Reiber for Christofle &Cie Paris. circa 1880. A pity it is not signed . What seemed to confuse...
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    thoughts on engraving and enamel painting on small box?

    Hello Members some clearer images of engraving. Regards Guido
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    thoughts on engraving and enamel painting on small box?

    Hello members My new box purchase,thought I would share images,May be German or Austrian . circa 1900 Discovered image a copy of Joseph and Potiphar's wife ,Original by Carlo Cignani painted in 1680. Original in old masters gallery ,Royal collections Dresden.acquired in 1749. engraving looks to...
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    Casting Help

    Hi Travis UT Great engraving work on plaque,well done. I have done some minor casting work ,my only feeling is that may be not enough down pressure from back of plate or rubber mold, as rubber mold setting (strange as other fine details look fine) can flat sections be polished down a little...
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    Hi Allan I agree great .work by Farmer 57.I noticed on private messages ,a limit on text ,and I could not understand how to attach images there. So I have attached images here for Farmer57 here ,if that is okay. images of damaged box and Transfer printed enamel flask ,Image on flask after...
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    Hello Farmer 57 I would be interested to know which box you feel has the best work in your...

    Hello Farmer 57 I would be interested to know which box you feel has the best work in your opinion? . The only transfer printed enamel piece ,I have is a drinking flask. Do you know any Enamelers that are in Melbourne ,Australia ? I have meet up once with world renowned enameler Debbie...
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    Hi Farmer 57 Date of plique a jour box ,c1915. Geneva,plaque Venus &Cupid c1820-40. Regards Guido.
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    Hi Farmer 57 some other images. I have added another box,Pressed brass Gilded interior,very fine enamel detail,very small sections,not sure origin ?may be French c 1900? Kind regards Guido
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    Hello Farmer 57 Many thanks For you in depth explanation of the enamel work on the box. Great to have someone that has the knowledge and expertise and understanding of the creative process. I value your thoughts very much. Because I feel I understand the skills and time and effort that goes...
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    Ivory substitute

    Hello Leonardo Many thanks for your reply. I am sorry If I have not posted my question in the right way. I felt that as you are from Argentina,You may have been able to help. with the Name on the box. I do not understand what you mean by hijacking someones thread,as I also offered my opinion...
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    Ivory substitute

    Hi Leonardo I see you are in Agentina. Could you give me your opinion if this box may have been made in Agentina I bought it some years ago at the Rastro Market in Madrid. very black and dark ,when I polished it I ,I discovered ,On base engraved in corners Felipe Toiris(?) Febrero 1928. Is the...
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    Ivory substitute

    Hello leonardo I see you are in Argentina. I would like to know if you could give me your opinion ? could this box be made in Argentina? I bought it at the Rastro Market in Madrid some years ago. is the name on lid F. Jauregui ,an Argentininan Name? Also engraved on corners on base ,Felipe...
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    Ivory substitute

    Hello tdelewis Not sure on the size you need? I have used A white billiard ball,the old ones were made from ivory. The modern ones are made from a very hard Plastic ,called phenolic resin or polyester resin (not sure if they are classed as plastics. It worked very well ,I made a new Hat for a...
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    More detail images ,may help with method of manufacture. I feel gold and silver foil used under enamel ,on figure (silver) dress (gold,foil ) peacock (silver). Regards Guido
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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    All colors Black,White ,Green, Blue are enamel. Regards Guido.
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