BRITISH GUN ENGRAVING; A Historic and Photographic Record of the Finest British Gun Engravers of the Last Two Centuries.
Safari Press Inc. 2000 Long Beach, 1st edn, 274pp, large 8x11 format with 300 color photos, ltd to 500 numbered, & signed copies. Fine in fine slipcase. Item #003434
Many people consider British gun engraving the finest in the world today. Now, in this comprehensive book, Douglas Tate and master photographer David Grant bring us the most opulent examples of British gun engraving in existence, many from the greatest private collections in the US and Europe that never see that light of day. This book traces the traditions of British gun engraving from the end of the eighteenth century to today, and it will show how national styles, both English and Scottish, changed over time--from the conservative Victorian era when London’s "best" firms developed subtly different patterns to distinguish themselves from their competitors to the twentieth century when game scenes evolved to become hyper-realistic. This fine production chronicles Celtic engraving as practiced chiefly by Scottish makers, the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the significance the Indian Maharajas had on British gun ornamentation. David Grant's superb photographic plates illustrate every aspect of British gun engraving. A comprehensive list of British engravers with examples of their work rounds out this indispensable book. A beautifully produced book with 300 color illustrations, large format. This limited edition sold out in months after release.
Price: $175.00