The Deacon
11-24-2008, 01:17 PM
Just arrived today, in this neat little black velvet pouch...
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_persian_bag.jpg
...which, as you may be able to tell by the shape of the outline on it, I showed almost incredible (for me) :o restraint by photographing before opening to reveal this little beauty...
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_01.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_02.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_03.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_04.jpg
Close up shot of the engraving...
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_05.jpg
Mr. Hawley describes the engraving style as "contemporary American scroll". I think it looks great. Much thanks to The Copilot for pointing this one out to me.
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_persian_bag.jpg
...which, as you may be able to tell by the shape of the outline on it, I showed almost incredible (for me) :o restraint by photographing before opening to reveal this little beauty...
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_01.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_02.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_03.jpg
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_04.jpg
Close up shot of the engraving...
http://paulberetta.com/images/November/bh_engraved_persian_05.jpg
Mr. Hawley describes the engraving style as "contemporary American scroll". I think it looks great. Much thanks to The Copilot for pointing this one out to me.