Crossbolt
Elite Cafe Member
I recently acquired another addition to my collection of English doubles which was specifically added as an example of some of the moderate relief engraving to be found on W. R. Pape guns. As a beginner I find it very useful to study how cuts are made in the real thing, or failing that on largely expanded photographs when they're available on sites like Holt's. I thought I'd post a few dumbphone photos. If anyone is interested in seeing more detailed images of particular areas just say so and I'll try and take some "macro" photos and post them. The engraver is anonymous although the style is definitely that attributed by Tate to one "Woodruff" who apparently performed engraving for Pape. Regardless I think it's rather impressive. I believe it is referred to as "Floral Cup". The "flowers" almost, but not quite, look like hops to me... which gives me ideas about vine engraving.
Jeremy
Jeremy