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Offline tallbear

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Tribute to William Shreckengost
« on: February 06, 2017, 06:58:32 PM »
This sterling silver tobacco box is a commission that I recently finished and delivered at the 18th Century Artisan Show at Lewisburg PA this past weekend.It is a tribute to Gunmaker William Screckengost complete with his signature engraved on the side.All the engraved elements are taken from ole Williams work.The box is based on several 18th century examples ,measres a little over 3" across and is made from sterling silver.It was a fun and challenging piece to complete!!

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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2017, 07:24:59 PM »
 Beautifully done Mitch, some very fine work on there.

  Tim C.

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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2017, 10:37:36 PM »
Mitch's art took elements directly from a rifle and created this great box.  So glad to have it.  Thanks Mitch.
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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2017, 12:54:02 AM »
Mitch,
  Extremely well done!
  You have faithfully captured the essence and flair of his work.
  Shreckmeister should be proud to have such a fine compliment to the original rifle these designs came from...Uncle Billie would be as well!
  Shreck ( NOT Meister ) ::)

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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2017, 03:18:37 PM »
Beautiful work Mitch. Thanks for sharing it with all of us......Bob
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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2017, 04:49:15 PM »
VERY NICE!!! Good work . Thanks for showing               Nathan

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Re: Tribute to William Shreckengost
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2017, 12:37:14 AM »
Thanks guys!!! :D   Glad you're pleased Shrek!!!!!

Mitch