Re: traditional seal ring

"James Jenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Andrew J. Waller) wrote in message
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> > These two engravers seem to have a significant difference in their level
of
> > detail which I suspect is inversely proportional to price.  Dexter's
work seems
> > particularly lovely.
>
> I have had two rings made by Carle Lemke.  His prices are very good,
> and the rings do make good wax impressions, but it took him about 4
> months for each commission (he has more recently done a 9 day
> turnaround on another commission).
>
> Simon Wright at Dexter Seal Engraving also did one for me in about
> seven days or so, and while he is about 50% more costly, the work is
> absolutely exquisite.  He hatched the shield, and one can determine
> the tinctures from the impression--remarkable as the shield is on a
> pinkie ring and is thus quite small indeed.
>
> I would certainly recommend both.
>
> Very best regards,



I had three done by Neil Oliver in Scotland--superb work.   Also had Lemke
do one for a friend.  Excellent for the money!

    Bob
> -JJ