jOe...I don't think it was lake of talent...those same guys could knock out some pretty sweet scrolls, flora & nice carved fences etc....I guess the roses & vines didn;t run off, & allowed study;
but you'd think they'ed know what your basic dogs n birds looked like though, wouldn;t you?...perhaps they were stuck in the city factories n didn;t get out into the woods much
With all the striving for perfection for the rest of the Gun, its odd.
Give me nice vegetation on an old Gun anytime,unless the fauna is well done.
I find the Celtic type engraving very pleasing, & would love to own an example
cheers
lads
franc
