Joel,
I'm glad you took no offense and wish I had stated that I meant none..
I didn't realize the engraving was meant to restore the original embellishment, I thought it was a new design(?) making it more of a custom job than a restoration and it that case I would think about eliminating the pitting as much as possible without resorting to disfigurement.

Either way, it is a fine and worthy project and I'm delighted to see it presented here.
BTW: I think you know I consider Dave Norin a good guy and a good friend!