Engraved stationery from 100 years ago

[sam]

Years ago a friend of mine gave me a sack full of labels and stationery which were printed by an old printing company in New Orleans. Here are a few examples of engraved stationery from the early 1900's. As you can see the artwork is spectacular. If there's a part of hand engraving that's dying, perhaps this is it. I don't know where you'd go to find something like this today. / ~Sam

 

[Ken Hurst]

Wow, how very little do we really know about our trade. If only I had the eye for this type of design & there ws a market for it. Thanks for posting this Sam. Have you given any thought to doing a tutorial on those sculpting punchs --- scrapers too. Ken

 

[sam]

Hi Ken. I'll try to get a shot of my punches for you. They're pretty simple, though. / ~Sam

 

[John B.]

Wonderful old letterheads, Sam.
Thanks for sharing them with us. Fantasticly fine engraving.
Other than the Treasuary and Stock Certificate companies there is not much of this fine banknote style being done today. And that's a great loss.
Bob Swartley still does some though, for his prints and fine wine labels.
John B.

 

[Steece]

Hi Sam,

It may seem simple and straight forward to you but the little details on how you make tools and use them for sculpting would be very helpful for those of use at the beginning of the learning curve. I would love to see some close up details of tools and techiniques from the nickel carvers.

Steece

 

[Ken Hurst]

I think all would benefit seeing your punches. Perhaps a small coin besides them to give scale. I have punches that I use but feel we can all benefit from your detaiuled instructions of how you proceed with the work. Thanks, Ken

 

[Glenn]

Sam,
I just came back from viewing a mans collection of etchings of portraits, buildings, social invitations, etc.
There was even one of a Rembrandt. Every thing was done in dots and very short lines. I've requested a chance to take some pictures. If granted, I'll post these on the forum. If not, I'll burn his house down (just kidding).