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Post by paranger on Oct 18, 2020 16:53:21 GMT -7
I was fortunate to acquire this gorget a few months ago. It was taken from a deceased Shawnee warrior after the Battle of Point Pleasant (Dunmore's War, 1774) by Sergeant Major William Ewing of Captain Phillip Love's Company, Botetourt County Militia. It is believed to have been made in Williamsburg, though I can find no maker's mark. Typical of period trade silver, it is nearly paper thin, but exhibits exceptionally detailed engraving, in this case featuring a fish.   |
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Post by Black Hand on Oct 18, 2020 17:53:11 GMT -7
That is an impressive piece - Thanks for sharing!
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Post by brokennock on Oct 18, 2020 23:05:45 GMT -7
Good score. Very nice, in great shape. With the metal so thin, is the design truly "engraved" so there is no evidence of the design on the back, or was it pressed into the thin metal exhibiting a raised version of the design on the back side?
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Post by paranger on Oct 19, 2020 3:42:45 GMT -7
Good score. Very nice, in great shape. With the metal so thin, is the design truly "engraved" so there is no evidence of the design on the back, or was it pressed into the thin metal exhibiting a raised version of the design on the back side? Yep. Back is nearly smooth, except for faint negative image from the graver. If it were embossed, I would see it as a big red flag. I don't know if you are familiar with Mitch Yates' work, but he probably does the best repro trade silver out there. Just ask him how much work it takes to get it right. His higher end repros approach the cost of some originals (this one included). Those old boys were true artists. |
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Post by ewoaf on Oct 19, 2020 14:16:57 GMT -7
Do you want to get haunted by the mothman? Because that's how you get haunted by the mothman.
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Post by Keith on Oct 24, 2020 16:32:29 GMT -7
Many thanks for this Paranger, especially the description "almost paper thin". I think this is the first time I have gained any information on the actual thickness of such an item.
Regards, Keith.
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Post by paranger on Oct 24, 2020 16:39:12 GMT -7
Many thanks for this Paranger, especially the description "almost paper thin". I think this is the first time I have gained any information on the actual thickness of such an item. Regards, Keith. My pleasure, Keith. |
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