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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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    Quality of engraving on base of silver box?

    Hello Members. I collect interesting small boxes,I have posted other boxes before. Interested in comments on my latest box,I feel may be German.Only has Austrian import mark used 1902-1922. I purchased it Because I thought the enamel plaque was interesting found after, ( original painting done...
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    Interesting damascene box,origin? Toledo?

    Hello Members Not sure if I have said before? I collect interesting small boxes. Not sure if suitable for this forum, This small damascene box ,gold lines pressed on not technically inlaid (maybe still classed as inlay) I would be interested in thoughts about it? if Toledo (Spain) work ,main...
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    How do I do this job?,Engraving ,Beginner

    Hi Members I have been on this forum before ,with questions,great help in the past many thanks. I have this question,re engraving collar on brass inkwell. I have copied this original glass inkwell ,in casting resin,and made new brass collar. I would like some tips on transferring the design...
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    Quality of work some engraving on Chinese box?

    Hi Members This box seems to be a mixture of engraving and repousse (or electrotype) casting, to me it looks to have some hand work,the jagged edges marked in red,would be interested in comments about how good or bad this work is ?the box is quite small 9cms diam,7.5 cms high. Looks to have...
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    Info on engraving on box base,age?

    Hi Members I would be interested in thoughts about the engraving on this small silver box,looks hand engraved to me, is this correct? The top edge look machine (engine turned) am I correct ? I do not know how old or what country it was made in ,not sure if style of engraving gives any clues...
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    Is a heavily carved Ivory box suitable here?

    Hi Members I have mentioned before I collect interesting small boxes, not sure if my latest Ivory carved one is suitable to post here? Regards Guido.
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    Interesting hand punched design on bronze box.

    Hi Members I would be interested to know if anyone has seen this method of decoration before? It is on the base of this ornate may be French (has been suggested may be Austro Hungarian ) Bronze box. I have calculated (460 per sq inch) 7x4" =12000-13000 circles. The president of the Society...
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    Heavily engraved snuff box

    Hi Members this is my first post on this forum,I collect interesting small boxes that have fine quality workmanship. This small silver box no makers marks,has a lot of engraving,I would be interested in members thoughts on the quality in their opinion,possible country of manufacture and age if...

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