NEW ENGLAND FOWLER INFO NEEDED PLEASE

[rdillon]

I am currently building a New England Fowler inspired by the work of Phinehas Sawyer and Thomas Earl and am in desperate need of a good photo or drawing of the Trefoil Carving Design around the tang.
I've searched all my books including Grinslades' book and can't quite make out it's orginal appearance.

I hope someone can help.

Many thanks in advance, Rich

[Dave B]

Rich,
this is what really needs some hands on experience. The photos in Grinslade's book only give a general impression. With out getting the original in good light you will always come up short unless some one has well lit photos. I know that George Shumway has a bunch of photos of various pieces that some portions of them are unpublished. He may have some of this particular detail or even Tom G him self. It is worth a call at any rate.

[Bentflint]

Rich, what # is it in Grinslade's book?

[Dave B]

Bentflint,
He is reffering to pages 62-65   showing #NE-28, NE-29, NE-30, and NE-31. The best of them is NE-30 for detail but its still hard to have a clear understanding of whats happening there.

[Longknife]

This one?

[rdillon]

YES!!!!  Thats much better.  Many thanks.  Any others??  howabout what the detail of the leaves???  What are the details like???

Many Many Thanks, Rich

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