Broaden the Antique Horizon?
There are many Contemporary Artist/Engravers out there now it seems. Some are so good that it's very difficult to tell it's not Victorian Era work.
It would be nice though to see these Contemporary Artists apply their own designs and talent to the Palette? Instead of attempting to re-create Antique Art? I think the Antique Market would find this much more appealing? I'd bet it would sell also!
*** Here is the Colt Lightning I mentioned Walt. I purchased it many years ago. It was engraved in the early 1900's and the engraver also signed his work (Still trying to find my notes on this one). It's not Factory, nor is it Distributor contract engraving. It was done by an individual with pure talent in my opinion. I'll let you decide. Imagine if talented folks out there performed this type of engraving? I'm pretty sure it would sell. In my opinion it would give the Antique market a needed boost!
Murph
Last edited by BMur; 01-27-2020 at 12:54 AM.
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