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Offline tallbear

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Silver British Officers Gorget
« on: October 02, 2018, 02:50:28 PM »
I recently completed this copy of an 18th Century British Officers Gorget.Thanks to a member here who provided photo's of the original a while back.

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Offline 45-110

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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2018, 11:39:12 PM »
very fine work indeed. is the raised metal what they call "repossee?"
kw
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2018, 01:09:34 AM »
 Mitch,
  THAT is Outstanding, not only in the workmanship but it has the right look. Fantastic work.

   Tim 
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2018, 01:56:20 AM »
Some slick work.
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2018, 02:01:53 AM »
I gave your facebook a visit,...it aint your first time working sliver. I remember seeing those snuff/ tobacco boxes,...they are some of my favorite items ive seen posted. Great eye on all that stuff.
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2018, 05:22:09 AM »
Really nice work Mitch.
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Offline Arcturus

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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2018, 07:20:25 AM »
Way cool, Mitch!
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2018, 03:43:21 PM »
Thanks guys each one I make gets a little better and a little closer to the originals.

45-110
Yes the raised area is a simple form of repose .....The item is set in pitch and the metal is pushed out from the back.


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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2018, 05:59:05 PM »
Tallbear
a skilled artisan working metal from the back side to that degree of detail has always amazed me. kudos!
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2018, 06:00:45 PM »
Beautiful work, Mitch!  You’re going to have British officer reenactors beating a path to your door!

Greg
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2018, 02:23:45 AM »
Beautiful work, Mitch. Somebody is going to be awful proud of that. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2018, 05:51:34 PM »
Mitch, it is always a pleasure to see your work!  And , yes they do keep getting better. Nice Work!!!    Nate
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Offline Brian

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Re: Silver British Officers Gorget
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2018, 02:18:01 AM »
Most impressive indeed!  Beautiful work Mitch.
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