Keep at it brother! And many here certainly appreciate your efforts, starting with figuring out the lopin.

Previously posted, but relevant. Top: Washington or American Flag Left: Double 81 Bernard Middle: Extra-Fine Crolle Right: Chain



Of course how the lopin became the finished pattern is the hard part frown

And there were multiple patterns referred to as Etoile, Washington, and Chain or Chainette

This is the sample display of Joseph Juleinond de Nessonvaux

Interesting that the Chain segment appears with the Corche and Legia



Etoile and Washington variants



Desire Mineur, of Prayon, Liege, claimed exclusive rights to "Chain-pattern" damascus in 1904, and the process was no doubt a carefully controlled secret

Another interesting Chain pattern by LePage, with prominent 'Stars'



The creativity and artistry still astounds me!!

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