To all, I have also been lurking here and on the earlier Adolph post, wonderful stuff and I thank you each and all very much!
It would be good to see the engraver's signature or touchmark both for style and placement. Some engravers enjoyed hiding their signature or at least camouflaging it. (thanks JC. Daryl, Is that Mason initials in the lower right of the vignette?)

Also, if I might add a photography suggestion, either tilting the subject or the light will show engraving much better. Straight on lighting and camera angle will not expose the engraving at its best.
Happy New Year!
(Michael, I believe your books have arrived, but I've yet to open the 35 lb. box!)

Last edited by SDH-MT; 12/27/07 06:29 PM.